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SCIR Welcomes 2018 Toronto India's choices as Winning back Parliament of World's Religions, Priyanka to attend 8 America 'asks' 9 the Valley 13 Forms Sikh Task Force 30 UNICEF Gala in SA 85 South Asian films screened at the 17thNYIFF US House passes Bill to repeal 'Gypsy': Story of a village kid who rose to the top of Indian Bureaucracy Obamacare with 217 Ayes and 213 Nays received mixed reactions Next test of strength in "Gypsy", a the Senate documentary on the life of The rich to benefit from Ambassador new Republican Dnyaneshwar M Mulay, made by Healthcare plan Dhananjay Bhawalekar and WASHINGTON (TIP) Sawani Arjun n what could be seen as arare victory was selected for on the domestic turf for President screening. The ITrump, the US House of documentary Representatives approved a Bill on received mixed Thursday,May 4, to repeal major parts of reaction. Obamacare and replace it with a Republican healthcare plan. The passage of the Bill which Republican leadership has been struggling with and having met By Ashok Ojha with disappointment earlier, is the NEW YORK (TIP): The 17th annual New York legislative victory for President trump Indian Film Festival is a celebration of off-the-track and House Speaker Paul Ryan. movies produced in South Asia. Launched on April With the 217-213 vote, Republicans 30 with the screening of 'Lipstick under my Burkha', obtained just enough support to push the A jubilant Donald Trump congratulates House Republicans after they passed legislation aimed at a story of struggle of women fighting for their legislation through the House, sending it repealing and replacing Obamacare, during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House, on freedom and aspirations, the festival was well contd on page 32 May 4, 2017 in Washington, DC. appreciated by New Yorkers. Approximately 85 shorts, documentaries and feature films from South Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Indian Outsourcing Air India hosts Appreciation and Award Evening Bangladesh), made in Hindi, English and seven Top 10 Travel partners, 5 Freight forwarders awarded trophies for their performance regional languages (Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Giant Infosys to create Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati and Bengali) were I.S. Saluja entered in the festival. 10,000 jobs in USA NEW YORK CITY (TIP): contd on Page 19 Air India hosted a meet and Also see NYIAFF in pics on Pages 18 &19 Company says it will open greet evening at the Indian Technology and Innovation Consulate on May 4, 2017 to recognize and thank their Arnab Goswami's Republic office in Indiana in August, travel and cargo partners for followed by more contd on page 6 TV to launch on Hotstar, first I.S. Saluja Air India senior staff pose for a photograph. Seen from L to R: Vinod Kumar, Manager, USA - NEW YORK Cargo; Regional Manager Americas Vandana Sharma; Sangeeta Singh, Regional Manager for a news channel (TIP): Presidents Accounts, and Mohan Kothekar, District Manager. Photos / Bidisha Roy Trump's The much anticipated launch on May 6? comments on Star India's Indian companies Uday taking away a Shankar larger slice of H1 "Building talent (left) with B visa seems to be pools that define Republic TV stirring these the future of Editor-In- companies to America is what we Chief Arnab want to do,": Ravi Goswami. make strategic changes to their Kumar S., Infosys's NEW DELHI (TIP): Star India's online streaming employment president and deputy chief service Hotstar has announced that news channel policy. Probably operating officer Republic TV will be made available on its platform, a afraid of being contd on page 32 contd on page 32

104-02, 120th Street, S. Richmond Hill, NY 11419 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 NEW YORK FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 SURATI'S HOLI HAI AT JERSEY CITY WATER FRONT ATTRACTS THOUSANDS

JERSEY CITY (TIP): with it the spirit of freshness and renewal of colors, hope and celebration. The 2017 Holi festival, organized by Jersey City's nonprofit SURATI for Performing Arts on April 29th in the waterfront area of Exchange Place, Jersey City, celebrated the essence of spring with throwing of vibrant colors, music, dancing, food, drink and cultural performances, fostering a sense of harmony and community. The weather was perfect and this celebration of the Festival of Colors, in its 9th year, saw its largest turnout this year. Jersey City officials estimated an attendance of almost 8000 people at the event. Presented this year by &TV, the City of Jersey City, Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and Jersey City Cultural Affairs, Surati's Holi Hai was brimming with energy and fun as people Surati team performs a dance. Rimli Roy is seen in the front smeared color on each other and danced to peppy music. Amongst the featured performances was a The festivities began at noon and thought-provoking theatrical performance continued up to 8 PM. Similar to the past by actresses from In Full Color, founded by celebrations, the event drew people from playwright and director Summer Dawn across the Tri State. Important dignitaries Hortillosa and for lingering revelers graced the occasion by their presence, performances by live bands, including a including the Indian ambassador to the USA stellar performance by the acoustic band Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, the Mayor of Jersey Eventually Epic with vocals by Sachin City - Steven Fulop, representation from the Premasuthan, that play across a spectrum of office of Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, Dr. musical genres ranging from classic rock to Sudhir Parikh owner of Parikh World and Bollywood beats. The Beacons- a student live others. band who will soon be travelling to India to "We are thrilled to see such a large crowd raise funds for a cause made their presence this year and are thankful for our supporters. that afternoon. Holi is a special festival and we are glad to be Performers from the Surati professional able to bring this spirit to Jersey City with and student team presented traditional and dance, music and theatrical performances by contemporary Indian dance and music different community groups" said Rimli Roy, forms. The Surati touring company opened Founder & Artistic Director of Surati. the show with a medley ofclassical and folk The day began with cultural performances dance forms to fusion music led by Assistant Guests at the event included Consul General of India Riva Ganguly Das, Mayor of Jersey City by children from the community and Surati Steven Fulop and Dr. Sudhir Parikh. Seen here, from L to R: Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Mrs. Parikh, CG Artistic Director Cinna Chandran and students, followed by live music, stand-up Riva Ganguly Das and Rimli Roy. choreographed by Artistic Director Rimli comedy and plenty of dance performances. Roy. Women of Distinction and Good Guys celebrated

NEW YORK (TIP): The Center for the Many notable political and community Women of New York held its 30th leaders were among the guests that mingled Anniversary Luncheon on April 29th, 2017 at together during CWNY's Networking the Douglaston Manor in Queens, New York. Reception amidst the backdrop of a beautiful The annual awards luncheon celebrates Spring day at the Douglaston Manor. Musical "Women of Distinction" who fill leadership Entertainment was provided by Bill Gati and roles in the community and "Good Guys," attendees participated in Raffles and a Silent men who support women's efforts to achieve Auction. equal rights. The Center for the Women of New York was Some of New York's most prominent founded by Ann Juliano Jawin, the author of women and men in business, politics, media, one of the first books dedicated to women's health and education were honored at the need for financial independence and equal luncheon. opportunity in the workplace. Part of the As for the "Women in Leadership" awards, "Second Wave" of women's liberation in the CWNY recognized six women from diverse '70's, Ann joined the National Organization backgrounds for their advocacy and support for Women and became Chair of the Task for women. Honorees included Ann-Margaret Force for Education and Employment. As a Carrozza, Esq.- former NYS Assemblywoman career guidance specialist, Ann saw the and Elder Law Attorney, Carole DeSaram- results of inequality in the workforce as it former President NOW NY and NOW affected all levels of women seeking financial National Board, Merle Hoffman-American stability and career opportunities. The Journalist, Activist and Healthcare Pioneer, Center for Women, founded in 1987, has Jasmin Moshipur, MD- Medical Director, shown that women working together can be a Elmhurst Hospital, Malini Shah- powerful force. The goal of the organization Entrepreneur and Community Activist and is to be a resource center for women and Yoselin Genao-Estrella- Executive advocate for women's rights and full equality Director,Neighborhood Housing Services of in our society. CWNY currently operates out Queens. Among those honored on the occasion were Malini Shah (third from left) and Harbachan Singh of their office and classroom space donated The event also featured "Good Guy" awards, (extreme left), multiple award winners in their illustrious career of social and community service by Queens Borough President Melinda Katz given to men who support women's efforts to at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens, achieve the goal of equal rights. Honorees Social Services, Harbachan Singh - Past Reverend Ned Wight - Interim Senior Queens during the renovation of a included Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi - President, Queens Civic Congress, Past Minister, Unitarian Universalist landmarked building at Fort Totten in Chairman, NYS Assembly Committee on President Saul Weprin Dem. Club and Congregation at Shelter Rock. Bayside, Queens. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 NEW YORK 3 GOPIO Launches International Chamber of Commerce

GICC USA launch with lighting of the lamp (L to R): GOPIO's Tri-State New York Area Coordinator Lal Motwani, Parikh Media Chairman Dr. Sudhir Parikh, GOPIO Intl. Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham, GOPIO Intl. GOPIO officers and State Bank of India officers after the GICC launch in New York, from l. to r.: Dinesh Mittal, Dr. Asha Coordinator Dr. Rajeev Mehta, Consul General Riva Ganguly Das, GOPIO- Samant, Shailesh Naik, Nami Kaur, Shelly Nichani, Kenny Desai, H.R. Shah, Lal Motwani, SBI Country Head Ashwini New York President Beena Kothari, AIA President Govind Munjal, Tewari, GOPIO Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham, Beena Kothari, SBI CEO R. Viswanathan, Varghese Ninan, Rajul Shah, Assemblyman Raj Mukherjee and GICC Co-Chair Prakash Shah Dr. Sudhir Parikh, GICC Co-Chair Prakash Shah, Meera Banta and Dharmatma Saran

NEW YORK CITY(TIP): GOPIO, the from around the world pouring in to open launch. SBI's new USA Country Head million businesses owned by People of Global Organization of People of Indian GICC chapters in all the major cities". Ashwini Tewari sad that SBI fully Indian Origin around the world within the Origin (www.gopio.net), together with the Shah stated GICC objectives as, "GICC supports GOPIO efforts and SBI see great Indian Diaspora of 30 million, GICC New York Consul General of India, aims to bring together the business people opportunity ahead to work with Indian provides a great opportunity for one to announced the USA launch of GOPIO's of the Indian Diaspora, providing them owned businesses. become a Sponsor Member or Life Member. International Chamber of Commerce the networking opportunity on a common Dr. Thomas Abraham Chairman of GICC will encourage and promote (GICC) at the Indian Consulate in New worldwide platform." GOPIO International presented the details increasing levels of business investments York on April 28, 2017. GICC was Indian Consul General Riva Ganguly of GICC including the genesis of GICC, by and among NRI/PIOs in various parts inaugurated earlier at India's business Das welcomed the attendees to the "The Biennial Convention in 2016 held in of the world. capital in Mumbai on Jan. 10, 2017 by the Consulate for the US launch of GICC, New York became a corner stone for GICC will reach out and set up chapters Governor of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu commenting "GOPIO is the only GOPIO to be more involved in business, in neighborhoods with large number of Shri Vidyasagar Rao. organization that truly represents the technology, investment and philanthropic Indian owned businesses and services. It Honored chief guest Mrs. Riva Ganguly interests of the worldwide 30 million activities to mobilize Diaspora resources will also launch chapters in small towns, Das, Consul General of India and GOPIO's Indian Diaspora." She praised this latest for the common good. At this meeting, cities, counties, states/provinces and elected GOPIO officials hosted this event GOPIO venture launch remarking, "GOPIO GOPIO General Body decided to initiate countries. Hopefully GICC will emerge as for the Indian Diaspora of the New York 's GICC initiative is most timely and very GOPIO International Chamber of the most networked Indian Diaspora TriState region. The inauguration event much needed at this time." Commerce (GICC) as a business platform business group. Unlike other chambers, was attended by approximately 150 Other speakers included H. R. Shah, for the Indian Diaspora." GICC's biggest advantage and benefit to its members of the NRI (Non-Indian Resident) Chair of the GICC launch; GOPIO Life "GOPIO International is the most members and chapters will be that it will and PIO (Person of Indian Origin) Member and Parikh Media Chairman Dr. networked Indian Diaspora organization be the most globally networked Indian community. The Networking Cocktail Sudhir Parikh and New Jersey which is a brand, and unlike other Diaspora business group. started at 6:30 pm, followed by the Launch Assemblyman Raj Mukherji. chambers, GOPIO International Chamber The launch program was put together by Ceremony at 7:00pm and Dinner at 8:15pm. H R Shah, this year's recipient of Padma of Commerce (GICC) will cater to the GOPIO's Tri-State New York Area Master of Ceremony Prakash Shah, Co- Shri award from Indian President, who Indian Diaspora businesses and Coordinator Lal Motwani and GOPIO New Chair of GICC kicked off the event, with Chairs the GOPIO's Board of Advisors and entrepreneurs and will be the only York President Beena Kothari and was introductory remarks, "GOPIO has tapped is Chairman of TV Asia, quoting a number globally networked Indian Chamber of supported by other GOPIO Chapters in the into a long-felt need for an international of key statistics on Diaspora businesses Commerce," Dr. Abraham added New York area; GOPIO-Upper New York, networking organization for the business explained why an effort such as GICC was GICC would serve as a non-geographical GOPIO-Connecticut, GOPIO-Central People of Indian Origin. GICC has gotten very much needed. Mr. Shah also served as chapter of GOPIO International and will Jersey and GOPIO-North Jersey. The event off to a flying start after the January 10, the GICC Launch Chair. create worldwide networking opportunity was sponsored by the State Bank of India 2017 global launch in Mumbai (India) by Event sponsor State Bank of India (SBI) for people of Indian origin in business and in New York the Maharashtra Governor, with requests was represented by senior officers at the professional services. As there are over 3 Nassau County Offers Free Heroin Overdose Prevention Seminar in Port Washington

MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Mangano. "These trainings prevent drug- allows citizens to administer Naloxone in Mental Health and Chemical Dependency - Executive Edward P. Mangano, along with related deaths in our community, save an attempt to save a life, without fear of and the Mental Health Association of County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, residents lives and keep families whole." liability. Nassau County has already Nassau County - is recognized by the New are continuing to combat the heroin Residents will be trained to administer provided Naloxone training for more than York State Education Department's State epidemic and save lives by joining with the Naloxone - the lifesaving antidote to a 7,800 people, at 158 trainings, since Board for Social Work as an approved Port Washington Police Department to host heroin overdose - and learn the warning September 2012. At least 50 trainees have provider of continuing education for a free Overdose Prevention Seminar on signs of drug addiction, new and effective reported using that knowledge - and the licensed social workers. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at treatment options, personal stories of Naloxone kit they were given - to revive All residents are welcome to attend, but Manorhaven Village Hall, located at 33 recovery, and more. someone overdosing on heroin or seating is limited. To attend the two-hour Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington. Approximately 210 Nassau residents died painkillers, and save their lives. Naloxone seminar, provided by the Nassau County "This free Heroin Overdose Prevention from heroin and prescription painkillers in is administered through a nasal spray, and Department of Human Services, please Seminar is just one part of my 2015. Hundreds more were saved from is provided at no charge to trainees over the RSVP at administration's four-pronged approach to overdoses by those trained to administer age of 18. www.nassaucountyny.gov/overdosetrainin fighting this public health crisis - including Naloxone. Naloxone has been used by Social Work and OASAS Continuing g For dates and locations of additional education, awareness, enforcement and paramedics and emergency room doctors Education Credits are available for the Overdose Prevention Seminars, visit treatment," said County Executive for decades, to save lives. A 2006 State law training, as the Nassau County Office of www.nassaucountyny.gov/overdose. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 5 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017

contd from page 1 Sikh from Connecticut receives Honor Air India hosts Appreciation and Award Evening from FBI Director Jim Comey

WASHINGTON (TIP): Swarnjit Singh Swaranjit Singh Khalsa with FBI Director President of Sikh Sewak Jim Comey Society International USA and Member Commission of City Plan of NorwichbecamefirstSikhofU nitedStates to achieve FBI Director?s Community LeadershipAward. The Award Ceremony was held in Washington DC at FBI Headquaters in which FBI Director Jim Comey presented the award to Swaranjit Singh Khalsa. A time to meet and greet. Guests enjoyed the company Swaranjit Singh Khalsa and the food. did his Master's degree in Computer Science from New Family of Swarnjit Jersey Institute of Singh with FBI their great contribution in the growth of the airline. Technology and came to Director Jim Speaking with The Indian Panorama Air India Regional Norwich in 2010. Comey Manager Vandana Sharma said the travel partners and He has been successfully the cargo forwarders are an integral part of Air India. doing business in Norwich They are the ones who reach out to customers and, in and owns Gasoline and Real fact, they are equivalent of Air India booking offices. Estate Business. Ms Sharma appreciated the Consul General for Swaranjit is also providing the venue to host the event where, she said, Ambassador for Department all felt at home. Indian Consulate is India abroad and of Justice in their AMS Air India connects India and Indians with rest of the program and has been doing world. In this the two share a common link. presentations for First Whereas the event was held to recognize and award Responders and Police top performers- 10 among travel partners and 5 among officers. cargo forwarders, who were presented plaques for their Director's Community performances, Ms Sharma a took the opportunity to Leadership award is given to also announce the new direct capital to capital flight 56 People all over America. between Dulles, Washington International airport and Each candidate goes Recipients of FBI Delhi airport which is being launched on July 7. through extensive vetting Director's Two new officials of Air India were also introduced process and all his work for Community on the occasion. Mr. Vinod Kumar is the new Manager communit is taken into Leadership Award. USA for cargo while MsTshering Sherpa has taken over consideration. Swarnjit Singh Khalsa was one as airport manager at Newark. Swaranjit Singh Khalsa among a group of Consul Srinivas Rao represented the Consul General being a Member of Inter 56 awarded from on the occasion. About 100 travel partners freight faith clergy association of the entire USA forwarders attended the meet and greet event. Also Norwich has participated present were media persons from various media and organized many vigils houses. and has been active in A highlight of the evening was an entertainment raising voice for Minority program in the form of a medley of dances presented group sand LGBT by Surati, a dance group promoted by the talented Rimli Community. Roy. COMCAST CELEBRATES ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISANDER HERITAGE MONTH Xfinity X1 Customers Will Have Access to On Demand Asian American Movies, Shows, Music, KPOP, and More

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GUEST COMMENT AS I SEE IT India's choices as America 'asks' Hire the best: IT Indian government will have to take a call, and quick, on how to companies must engage with the U.S. on Afghanistan seize the moment By Suhasini Haidar uring his inaugural address in ndian IT companies have built their fortunes on January 1961, U.S. President John outsourcing, but now their business model is under DF. Kennedy famously asked his Ipressure because of a rising tide of nationalistic fellow Americans: "Ask not what your politics in several countries, particularly the US. The issue country can do for you; ask what you can has escalated ever since President Donald Trump took do for your country." In 2017, it is a over. He hit out at outsourcing during electioneering, and question that U.S. President Donald recently, norms regarding the grant of H-1B visas were Trump is posing to the world, as he tightened, making it more difficult for Indian IT workers begins to set his imprint on American For now, US boots are firmly on Afghanistan ground to work in the US. foreign policy. Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's statement that the company In the past few weeks, the one strategy. Instead, once the dust settles in the growing attrition of Afghan Army will hire 10,000 American workers is a peace offering to the campaign promise Mr. Trump's actions Nangarhar, and the U.S. reverts control forces and uptick in violence in 2016, the US political establishment. Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who have held fast to is "America First" and to of the areas pounded by the largest non- need for more assistance from India is pledged to create one million jobs in the US, took the lead make every other country "pay its dues". nuclear weapon in the American clear. As a western diplomat said and others followed suit. Out of two lakh or so workers As a result, he has backed away from his arsenal, a closer analysis of what was recently, "Mr. Modi must know that his that Infosys employs worldwide, only 25,000 work in the US earlier tough position on declaring achieved will be necessary. If anything, meeting with Mr. Trump is a 'Yes or No' on H-1B visas. Indian IT companies, including Infosys, China a "currency manipulator" after his bombing IS-K targets at that time took moment. If it is Yes, he will have to typically focus on the lowest end of the food chain, and are meeting with President Xi Jinping, but the focus away from the Taliban, which deliver quickly. If it is No, that too will thus squeezed tighter than others. Indian workers on H-1B the quid pro quo is clear: China must then carried out their single most deadly have deep consequences." Hedging in the visas may often have been paid less than their rein in North Korea, particularly its attack on the Afghan Army in the past manner Delhi was earlier able to do over counterparts in the industry, but the work that they plans for a nuclear test. decade and a half at the Mazar-e-Sharif joint patrols in the Indo-Pacific may no perform for their foreign clients is essential, while not ASKED TO PAY UP: Mr. Trump's military base. longer be an option. particularly remunerative. decision to dispatch Vice President Mike COST-BENEFIT ANALYSES: FAST-FORWARD ON PACTS: Apart There is no doubt that such workers will be needed, and Pence, Defense Secretary James Mattis Setting aside the MOAB debate, however, from Afghanistan, it is also clear that may well be the mainstay of the outsourcing efforts of and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Gen. McMaster's visit to Kabul, defense ties will drive the India-U.S. Indian IT companies. However, what Sikka and other IT meet allies in Europe and Asia was Islamabad and New Delhi fits into the relationship for the foreseeable future. CEOs need to focus on is raising the bar by hiring the best received with a sense of relief after pattern of the Trump administration's The U.S. wants India to move quickly on talent they can, and using it to improve their work profile. worries that he would retrench foreign policy mantra: Ask not what the the other 'foundational agreements', the The base is strong, what is needed is a recalibration of America's presence globally. But the U.S. can do for Afghanistan, he is Communications Interoperability and effort and a focus on the aspects that deliver the most - message of reassurance came with a understood to have told his interlocutors, Security Memorandum of Agreement social media, mobile, analytics and cloud. Major IT rider, as Mr. Trump met NATO ask what you can do for the U.S. in and Basic Exchange and Cooperation companies are putting in their best talent in these fields, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg this Afghanistan. Agreement for Geo-spatial Cooperation and now that Indian IT companies are aggressively hiring month and then with Italian Prime Even in his apparently rough dealings as India completes formalities for the Americans, they should try to get the top talent and build Minister Paolo Gentiloni, and stressed with the Pakistani generals, Gen. Logistics Exchange Memorandum of high-end products. The challenges posed by the new visa the need for NATO allies to "pay what McMaster pushed for action against Agreement this week. regime can be turned into opportunities, given the right they owe", 2% of their GDP, for security. groups operating in Afghanistan, On hardware too, there will be the leadership and long-term perspective on the part of the Similar messages were pressed home to avoiding the language of the Obama "ask", as the U.S. looks for Indian defense investors. Japan, South Korea and Australia. administration, that included the purchases, and "America First" clashes Despite bombing a Syrian airbase, as Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e- with "Make in India" about where that (Tribune India) reprisal for what it said was a chemical Mohammad in their public comments on hardware will be built. India's concerns attack by Syrian President Bashar al- Pakistan. It would be safe to assume that on tightening H-1B visas will be met with THE INDIAN PANORAMA Assad, America's engagement in the given the pattern of the past few weeks, the American demand that Indian region hasn't increased either. Mr. the question "ask not…" will also be put multinational corporations and tech PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: DALLAS: Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit Dhillon Trump's meetings with Egyptian, in far clearer terms by Mr. Trump to companies operating in the U.S. hire Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS Jordanian and Turkish leaders all Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when he more Americans and give more DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: VICE PRESIDENT: Chitagam Saluja contained a common demand: that each visits the White House, as he is expected concessions on trade and intellectual Ashishpal Singh CHIEF EDITOR: Prof Indrajit S. Saluja of their countries step up its fight to to later this summer. property rights. It is unclear whether CHANDIGARH: Manjit Sidhu ASSISTANT EDITOR: Bidisha Roy counter the Islamic State (IS) in the For India, then, the challenge is India's demands for American heavy- LUDHIANA: A.S. Arora, R.P.Sharma region. Security Council representatives twofold: to decide not just what, if lifting on the Nuclear Suppliers Group GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: PATRON : Dr. Navin Mehta Om Parkash Malik visiting the White House this week were anything, it is prepared to do to help the membership issue this June or on The Indian Panorama reminded that the U.S. pays for 22% of U.S. in security and peacekeeping efforts climate change financing will be taken DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION: P.O. Box No. 190067, South Richmond the UN's budget and almost 30% for UN in Afghanistan, but also what it would very seriously given Mr. Trump's other Gauri Beri Hill, NY 11419, Tel: 646-247-9458 Email: peacekeeping. Mr. Trump termed this like to see in clear terms in return. The preoccupations. DIRECTOR MARKETING: Karan Beri [email protected] "unfair". former has been debated in hushed tones In the face of this altered pattern of CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: DALLAS EDITION It is in this context that last week's since September 2015, when Mr. Obama engagement that India must navigate Vijay Shah -Photo Journalist. P.O. BOX 121695, visit to the region by U.S. National is understood to have asked India for a with the new America, then, Mr. Modi ARLINGTON, TX 76012 Gunjesh Desai/ Masala Junction Lovllien Kaurr, VP & Bureau Chief Security Adviser H.R. McMaster must be commitment on defense participation in has limited options ahead of his meeting Mohammad Jaffer/ SnapsIndia E-mail [email protected] studied. Afghanistan. with Mr. Trump: to coast along and ride Baldev Singh / BJ Videos Phone: 646-595-5026 To begin with, the timing of the visit While "boots on the ground" leads to out the impending storm of demands, or Karan Beri Vaaho Photographers seemed linked to the bombing of what instant recoil in India, and even the to reject the transnationalism inherent E-mail Mohammad Shahzad, Zia Khan [email protected] the U.S. Army claimed were hideouts of Afghan government has repeatedly said in these "asks from America" and steer DISTRIBUTOR : Sukhwinder Singh Phone: 646-431-4064 IS-Khorasan (IS-K) terrorists in it does not require any more foreign his own course. In Afghanistan in www.theindianpanorama.com CORRESPONDENTS : Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, presence, there are other ways India is particular, India must bolster its Published by Prof. IndrajitSaluja bilateral delivery on defense assistance, SACRAMENTO: Parminder S. Aujla NY edition printed at Five Star using what they crudely referred to as going to be asked to contribute: from NEW YORK : Chitagam Printers, Queens the "mother of all bombs" (MOAB), the providing defense equipment, to training rather than be co-opted in the U.S.'s plans Dallas edition printed at Midway FRESNO: Tarlochan Singh GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast soldiers in Afghanistan (as opposed to in which frequently change according to its Printing Press, Irving. bomb. India, where at present capacity, only own cost-benefit analysis. In so doing, Those hoping the bombing meant the about 300 Afghan soldiers are being India may also recover some of the DISCLAIMER U.S. was now showing an interest in its trained), as well as technical teams on equilibrium in its ties with other world The Indian Panorama assumes no responsibility for the claims made in commitment to security in Afghanistan the ground to repair and maintain powers that have seemed more distant in advertisements. We only sell space. Views published in the newspaper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hoped too early, as the bombing has not military hardware. recent years. newspaper. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part been followed by any clarification of U.S. From the American perspective, given without permission in writing from The Indian Panorama is prohibited. (Source: The Hindu) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 PERSPECTIVE 9 WINNING BACK THE VALLEY

Resistance is a way of life in Kashmir valley.Girls protest against police in a school in Srinagar

he deteriorating situation in Jammu and misgivings of the Kashmir youth. Something providing oxygen to the 'unattached militant', Kashmir, together with strained relations very different has occurred and something new and more significantly, leading to a 'rainbow Tamong the Agenda for Alliance partners in needs to be attempted. coalition' between the 'unattached militant' and the State, obviously prompted the meeting The unorganized - and even divided - nature of the 'Deep State' in Pakistan. between Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and the protest movement carries the danger that it Counsels of despair are not of any use. Putting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The April 24 could turn into an Intifada, a kind of people's the blame on the ruling coalition for the present meeting covered various measures to deal with uprising with no known leaders, and increasing morass in Kashmir, as former Chief Minister the violent protests that have rocked the Valley numbers of trouble-makers, all portraying Farooq Abdullah has done recently, hardly helps. lately,but the main outcome seemed to have been themselves as leaders of the movement. It carries His assertion that India is heading towards that the Bharatiya Janata Party-Peoples deep risks for both domestic and international disaster is again of little use. The suggestions Democratic Party alliance would continue. reasons. It is something that India must prevent that he has to offer are a repeat of what has The BJP-PDP 'soft alliance' may have survived before it actually takes shape, and 'martyrdom' previously been said and tried. another rough patch. Kashmir, however, does not becomes the new normal. Restraining and restricting Pakistan's ability seem to be going anywhere. This may be par for The moot question is whether India can, and is to fish in troubled waters will not be easy. Any BY MK NARAYANAN the course as far as J&K is concerned, for in the willing, to handle the truth - bite the bullet in expectation that the U.S. would lean sufficiently evaluation of sceptics the future of Kashmir is other words. India could continue to on Pakistan to impel the latter to avoid meddling What is most almost always more of the same. The argument is acknowledge that those responsible for the past in Kashmir needs to be given up. Pakistan is that Delhi is, by and large, uninterested in violence have not abandoned the scene, but will crucial for the U.S. to sort out its Afghan crucial is to changing its course, and is content with need to admit at the same time that a change is imbroglio. Within Kashmir, the Hurriyat has, make an open providing puerile explanations for the lives lost taking place behind the scene. New faces of today, lost much of its relevance. The PDP-BJP and“ impassioned and the recurring crises that afflict the State. For militancy had emerged. Amongst these are a alliance is floundering and has few real insights appeal for peace in alliance partner PDP,having lost its way as far as large number who were previously seen as into what is taking place. Delhi seems far governance is concerned, it is currently more India's hope in the battle for normalcy in removed from the reality of the grim scenario the Valley intent on clinging to the Alliance and the Kashmir, and were willing to stake their future in unfolding in the Valley. Leaving matters to accompanied by Srinagar gaddi. The future of Kashmir, hence, is India. intelligence and security agencies, and the Army meetings and nobody's concern. Since 2008, the Valley has witnessed several would be the least viable option. consultations at If, during the latter part of 2016, Kashmir was waves of unrest. In 2008 and 2010 Kashmir went Where do we go from here? To begin with, portrayed as confronting one of its gravest crises through a particularly difficult period, but the policymakers must ponder deeply as to why several levels. No ever, the situation in the Valley today is to all main instigators then were those who were ordinary citizens are prepared to gravitate to segment should be intents and purposes far more complex. The trained by Pakistan, and the bulk of those areas where actual encounters are taking place excluded, including violent protests, with a high number of killed involved were inspired by Pakistan. Since 2016, risking death and injury even though they are separatists and the and injured, have hardly come down; the however, it is the 'unattached militant' who has not involved in the protests. patterns set following the death of Burhan Wani been in the forefront of the struggle. What could Resorting to pyrotechnics such as the novel Hurriyat. Some of in an encounter in July 2016 also continue. be the explanation for this idea of tying a protester to the bonnet of a the ideas set out in No one in the Establishment, either in As in many other areas, truth tends to be security vehicle and driving it through a crowd of the 'backchannel' Srinagar or in Delhi, seems to know why the sporadic here, and reality obscure. It would seem agitators are best avoided. Today's agitators are proposals (2005- violence is continuing. The unchanging nature of that after the dangerous 1990s, militancy has angry and reckless, but it is they who are the Kashmir scene since late 2016 and extending once again regained social acceptance. To an ever redefining the nature of protests and reshaping 2008) should be into 2017 is beginning to worry even those who increasing number of youth, the profile of the contours of the movement. revived. Jobs for have for long been inured to violence and ideas of violence stands in contrast to the hypocritical The situation thus demands a complete Kashmiri youth a change in plan, their sole concern having been utterances of the authorities in Srinagar and makeover. There is a need to go back to the must be a priority ensuring that Kashmir remains an integral part Delhi. drawing board and effect changes in Kashmir's and a massive job- of India. As of today, the Agenda for Alliance, the PDP, Constitution that were introduced post the 1960s. Today it is not so much the dreaded foreign Hurriyat leaders like Syed Ali Shah Geelani and This would help establish a measure of oriented program militants as the 'unattached militants' who are Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the erstwhile secessionist credibility to India's claims that it is not seeking launched. India responsible for the bulk of the current wave of leaders like Yasin Malik all stand marginalized. to undermine the autonomy that Kashmir prizes could consider violence. They do not appear to have a direct link Anger is the dominant sentiment, as epitomized so much. What these are will need to be carefully swallowing its to pro-Pakistan militant outfits such as the by the violent protests and the near total boycott worked out by teams of constitutional and other Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, though of the recent Srinagar poll. The message sent out experts. pride and reopen some linkages with the local Hizbul Mujahideen is clear. Peace cannot be enforced by Immediately, however, what is most crucial is talks with Pakistan, may exist. authoritarian means or by fiat. to make an open and impassioned appeal for not so much hoping The leaders are unrecognizable, and specific Episode upon episode, Kashmir is steadily peace in the Valley accompanied by meetings and that Pakistan causes undecipherable. Pakistan has not moved unravelling. Normalcy is tending to be episodic. consultations at several levels. No segment away and continues to instigate violence, the Over and above this is the emergence of what can should be excluded, including separatists and the would cooperate latest attack being on an Army camp in Kupwara only be termed as 'strategic falsehood'. Social Hurriyat. Some of the ideas set out in the but to assuage the (in which three Army men were killed), media tweets and retweets are altering ground 'backchannel' proposals (2005-2008) should be 'hard-liners' in patterned on earlier attacks in Uri and realities. Hyperbole is making a mockery of revived. Jobs for Kashmiri youth must be a Kashmir. Detaching Pathankot. The new threat comes from an truth and providing scope for still more lies. The priority and a massive job-oriented program entirely different source. only realities are: the dead, the wounded, the launched. India could consider swallowing its from a muscular Consequently, the refrain of external martyr and, of course, the authorities who are pride and reopen talks with Pakistan, not so policy to a more instigation and Pakistan's role is inadequate to the villains. much hoping that Pakistan would cooperate but reasoned one has explain the current imbroglio. Urging the The authorities are losing the propaganda war. to assuage the 'hard-liners' in Kashmir. become essential", security forces to exercise restraint and avoid Social media is putting out its own account of Detaching from a muscular policy to a more collateral damage during operations also makes events and encounters, aided and abetted by reasoned one has become essential. Says the author. little sense. The issues are far deeper than urging several thousands of social media accounts (The author is a former National Security Adviser all stakeholders to allay the apprehensions and operating from across the border. This is what is and a former Governor of West Bengal) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 One dies in Balochistan violence Pakistan committed to resolve all after Hindu man arrested for 'blasphemy' issues with India through talks: Foreign ISLAMABAD (TIP): A 13-year-old boy died in aerial firing by police on Thursday after an angry mob in Pakistan's Balochistan demanded they hand over a secretary Tehmina Janjua Hindu man arrested on blasphemy charges. Prakash Kumar, 35, was arrested from Hub on ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan was Wednesday after locals complained he allegedly sent committed to resolve all outstanding blasphemous content via WhatsApp, police was quoted issues, including the Kashmir dispute, as saying by local media. with India through talks, foreign Police said they had lodged a case against the accused secretary Tehmina Janjua said on while a cellphone, from which the suspect allegedly Thursday. shared blasphemous content, has been seized. A local Janjua made the remarks during a court has sent the suspect to jail for further delegation-level meeting with Japanese interrogation in the case. minister of state for foreign affairs A mob soon gathered outside the Hub city police Nobuo Kishi here, the Foreign Office station demanding that Kumar be handed over to them so said in a statement. they could "punish" him. When law enforcement refused, She briefed the Japanese delegation the crowd turned violent. on Pakistan's efforts to reach out to The police managed to disperse the crowd using tear Afghanistan and India as part of the gas shelling and aerial firing, and also took scores of Prime Minister's vision for peaceful protesters into custody. neighbourhood, it said. According to police, a teenager died in the violence. "She also reiterated Pakistan's The boy was a resident of Pathan Colony and became a commitment to dialogue with India for victim of aerial firing during the clash which took place the resolution of all outstanding issues near Gaddani bus stop in Hub. including the Jammu and Kashmir Blasphemy, which carries the death penalty, is a sensitive dispute," it said. issue in Pakistan, with allegations often prompting mob Janjua reaffirmed Pakistan's reviewed the state of bilateral relations adviser and the ministers for defence, violence. readiness to make constructive and the evolving peace and security water & power. Kishi witnessed an Vigilantes have murdered 65 people over blasphemy contributions to the promotion of peace scenario in their respective regions. exchange of notes signing ceremony of allegations since 1990, according to research compiled by the and stability in Afghanistan. The foreign secretary highlighted the loan agreement for the Islamabad- Centre for Research and Security Studies think-tank. (IANS) She also apprised the delegation of importance that Pakistan attached to its Burhan line transmission project. Pakistan's credentials for the relations with Japan and underscored His visit coincides with the 65th Prachanda govt in crisis after membership of the Nuclear Suppliers the need to further strengthen mutually anniversary of the establishment of Group (NSG), while emphasising the beneficial economic partnership with diplomatic relations between Pakistan coalition partner pulls support need for a criteria based and non- focus on promoting trade and and Japan. It also marks the 60th discriminatory approach for new investments. During the two-day visit, anniversary of his grandfather Prime over judge's impeachment members. Kishi also called upon Prime Minister Minister Nobusuke Kishi's visit to During the meeting, the two sides Nawaz Sharif, the national security Pakistan in May 1957. (PTI) KATHMANDU (TIP): The Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'-led government in Nepal on Monday received a major blow after one of the ruling coalition partners, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, decided to withdraw from the government over the impeachment motion against the chief Former Afghan warlord Hekmatyar justice. A meeting of the party central committee decided to pull out support following the impeachment motion registered in returns to Kabul after 20 years Parliament against Chief Justice Sushila Karki by the two other ruling coalition parties, Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre), on Sunday. There was no immediate KABUL (TIP): A former warlord But, he added, "we welcome his reaction from the Prime Minister's Office over the fate of the branded the "Butcher of Kabul" arrival to Afghanistan if it leads to coalition of seven parties. returned to the Afghan capital Thursday, peace and stability". "The decision to impeach Karki by the ruling Nepali met by uneasy residents two decades Cucumber seller Sayed Mohammad, Congress and Maoist Centre is an attack on the judiciary after leaving the city where he stands 52, agreed. and our party does not support such a move," the Rastriya accused of killing thousands of people. "All the warlords are corrupt and have Prajatantra Party said announcing its decision to leave the Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a former blood on their hands," he told AFP. "But, government. Nepal has seen hectic political developments prime minister, has returned to we welcome (Hekmatyar) to Kabul following the decision to impeach the first woman chief mainstream political life after his because we are tired of war and justice, with Nepal's home minister Bimalendra Nidhi dormant Hezb-i-Islami militant group conflict." quitting his post on Sunday over the impeachment decision. signed a peace deal with the government Afghanistan has suffered near- With just two weeks to go for the first phase of local level last September which sparked revulsion continuous fighting since the Soviet elections on May 14, the series of political incidents has put from human rights groups and residents invasion of 1979, and beleaguered the fate of the polls in a limbo, with the resignation of the of the capital. security forces are currently struggling home minister adding to the quandary ahead of the polls. His convoy of several hundred to revive peace talks with the more to beat back the resurgent Taliban, with The home minister is in charge of overall security of the vehicles to Kabul on Thursday, mainly powerful Taliban, but has also fuelled more than one third of the country country. (IANS) pickup trucks equipped with machine fears of more political division. outside government control. guns, was greeted by hundreds of Some of the city's residents greeted Hekmatyar is the latest in a series of Nepal's first woman chief justice onlookers, including supporters bearing Hekmatyar's return with hope, such as controversial figures that Kabul has the green party flag and flowers. 35-year-old Jamshed, who goes by one sought to reintegrate by granting suspended after impeachment As it progressed through the capital's name and who told AFP the "rare happy judicial immunity for past crimes, and main thoroughfares he was joined by news" meant the warlord's influence many residents who spoke to AFP called motion filed hundreds of cars ferrying people waving could help improve security. for him to apologise and be prosecuted. flags, singing the national anthem or For others, memories of death and Some were more accepting of the KATHMANDU (TIP): The first female judge to head chanting "Welcome to Kabul, destruction in the capital came rushing rehabilitation of the warlords, including Nepal's Supreme Court was suspended after Parliament Honourable Hekmatyar" in Pashto. back. figures such as Abdul Rashid Dostum, members filed an impeachment motion accusing her of bias Hekmatyar earned his bloody "He will be surprised to see Kabul currently the country's first vice and interfering with executive powers. Sushila Karki was nickname for laying siege to Kabul while rebuilt again," said one wry onlooker president. suspended automatically after the motion signed by nearly during the 1992-1996 civil war, who did not wish to give his name. "I do not think, Hekmatyar's arrival to half the members in Parliament was registered, Supreme bombarding it with rockets that inflicted Others like 20-year-old metal worker Kabul will not make a difference... We Court spokesman Mahendra Nath Upadhaya said on some of the worst damage in nearly 40 Edress Arabzada, could not forget the want him to continue a normal life like Monday. As chief justice, Karki held one of the highest years of conflict, destroying one-third of past but were pragmatic about the other warlords in Afghanistan," said positions ever held by a woman in Nepal. She was known for the city and killing tens of thousands of future. drinks seller Mohammad Nasim. zero tolerance against corruption. The motion filed late civilians. Hekmatyar was the "chief destroyer" Hekmatyar first returned to public Sunday and signed by members of Nepal's two largest ruling The peace agreement inked in of Kabul, Arabzada told AFP, adding the life on Saturday at a gathering in parties accused Karki of interfering with executive powers September marked a symbolic victory warlord should apologise for the spilling Laghman province, two hours east of and issuing biased decisions. (AP) for the government, which has struggled the blood of innocent people. Kabul. (AFP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017

USHA Denounces Turkish Offer to Negotiate the Kashmir Dispute US to seek social media details from certain visa applicants WASHINGTON (TIP): The US state department wants to review social media, email addresses and phone numbers from some foreigners seeking US visas, as part of the Trump administration's enhanced screening of potential immigrants and visitors. The department, in a notice published on Thursday in the Federal Register, said it was seeking public comment on the requirement. But it also said is requesting a temporary go-ahead from the White House budget office so the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan being welcomed plan can take effect for 180 days, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Photo courtesy PTI beginning May 18, regardless of those public comments. ATLANTA (TIP): "The US Hindu Alliance (USHA), The proposed requirements would representing 3 million Hindus in America, strongly apply to visa applicants identified for denounces Turkey's desire to intervene in the internal extra scrutiny, such as those who have applicants for terrorism or other experimented with automation. But a affairs of India. We also ask the Government of India to traveled to areas controlled by terrorist national security-related visa DHS inspector general report concluded strongly reject Turkey's offer for mediation in the dispute organizations. The state department ineligibilities." in February that the technology has so over Kashmir between India and Pakistan", said a May 1 said it estimates that the rules would The proposal follows a March far proven flawed and required humans press statement from the organization. affect about 0.5 percent of total US visa directive from the state department for to ensure accuracy, leaving most of the "On the eve of his two-day trip to India, Turkish President applicants, or roughly 65,000 people. all US embassies and consulates to draw checks to be done manually. Recep Tayyip Erdogan had suggested that India should be Affected applicants would have to up criteria for "population sets" needing Applicants may not necessarily be open to a multilateral dialogue on the issue of Kashmir, in provide their social media handles and extra scrutiny before receiving US denied a visa if they fail to provide all which Turkey would be willing to play an important role. platforms used during the previous five visas. the information if it is determined they Such statements only add to worsen the law and order years, and divulge all phone numbers Social media snags can provide a "credible explanation", condition in the state of Jammu & Kashmir and promote and email addresses used during that Immigration lawyers and advocates the notice said. greater antagonism against India. It is this type of period. US consular officials would not say the request for 15 years of detailed Secretary of state Rex Tillerson first statements by Muslim leaders and organizations outside of seek social media passwords, and would biographical information, as well as the introduced similar measures in a March India that is fueling the hatred towards Hindus and India not try to breach any privacy controls expectation that applicants remember cable to American consular officers that among Kashmir's small but active Muslim separatist on applicants' accounts, according to the all their social media handles, is likely outlined questions officers should now population. department's notice. to catch visa applicants who make ask in order to tighten vetting of US "When Turkey continues to occupy Arab territory that Since last year, immigration officials innocent mistakes or do not remember visa applicants. had been part of Syria and incorporated the Hatay province have sought social media information all the information requested. But Tillerson had to withdraw that into the Republic of Turkey just as Pakistan has occupied from some foreigners arriving at US They also question whether the time- guidance in a cable just days later, parts of Jammu & Kashmir, it has no moral right to offer border checkpoints, but that consuming screening can achieve its writing to officers worldwide that the such mediation services to India. Even if its motives are information had not previously been intended goal of identifying potential OMB had not approved those specific benign and it has moral authority, the Kashmir dispute is a required on visa applications. terrorists. "The more effective tactics questions. bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and no other The new rules also would require are the methods that we currently use to The state department estimated that country has the right to interfere and further vitiate the applicants to provide 15 years of travel monitor terrorist organizations, not just the additional screening measures atmosphere. and work history and the names and stumbling into the terrorist who is would take approximately an hour per "The dispute between India and Pakistan involves the dates of birth of all siblings, children dumb enough to post on his Facebook applicant, meaning an additional 65,000 annexation of territory Pakistan had seized through force, and current and former spouses or page 'I am going to blow up something in additional hours of work per year. which India has consistently referred to as Pakistan partners. Visa applicants are now the United States,'" said John Sandweg, Tillerson's cables anticipated delays Occupied Kashmir (POK) and its illegal transfer of some of generally asked for only five years of a former senior official at the as a result of their implementation. the same territory to the People's Republic of China. travel and work history and are not department of homeland security, or "Somebody's got to do the work," said 'It is a well known fact that Pakistan had conducted a asked for information about their DHS. Greg Siskind, an immigration attorney decades long proxy war against India using its homegrown siblings. The state department said it Because reviewing social media in Memphis. "It's going to cause Jihadi terror groups. This has destroyed the image of Islam wanted the additional information "in information is so labor intensive, operations at a lot of consulates slow to and Muslims worldwide. As the leader of a prominent order to more rigorously evaluate several pilot programs have a crawl." (Agencies) Islamic country, Turkey has the obligation to stop terrorism emanating from the Pakistani Soil. We hope Prime Minister Erdogan will genuinely pursue a policy against Jihadi Trump announces trip North Korea confirms latest detention of Terrorism everywhere as Turkey also had suffered losses due to terror attacks on its own soil". to Saudi Arabia, Israel, American citizen US army photographer captured Vatican SEOUL (TIP): North Korea on Wednesday confirmed the detention of another American citizen for alleged acts of hostility aimed at overthrowing the country. fatal blast that took her life WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Kim Sang Dok, an accounting instructor at Pyongyang University of Science and Trump says his first foreign trip as Technology, was "intercepted" at Pyongyang International Airport on April 22, WASHINGTON (TIP): The US Army has released two president will include stops in Saudi according to the Korean Central News Agency. It said he was being detained photographs that show the moment an accidental mortar Arabia, Israel and the Vatican, where he while authorities conduct a detailed investigation into his alleged crime. tube explosion killed five people in Afghanistan, including will meet with Pope Francis. Then he'll The school's chancellor Park Chan-mo and the Swedish Embassy in an American combat photographer who took one of the move on for visits to NATO and a summit in Pyongyang earlier gave the information about Kim's detention but couldn't images just before her death. Italy. provide the reason for his arrest. The school's report used a different spelling of Army Specialist Hilda I. Clayton was photographing a Trump said Thursday in a White House Kim's name, Kim Sang-duk. Kim's English name is Tony Kim. live-fire training exercise on July 2, 2013, in Laghman ceremony with faith leaders that his first He is now the third American being detained in North Korea. The other U.S. Province, east of Kabul, when a mortar tube exploded, trip will start in Saudi Arabia and include detainees are Otto Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor for killing her and four Afghan army soldiers, according to the meetings with leaders across the Muslim alleged anti-state acts, and Kim Dong Chul, serving a 10-year term with hard US army magazine Military Review. world. He says they will seek new labor for alleged espionage. Analysts say North Korea often attempts to use \One of the Afghan soldiers killed in the blast was a cooperation to "combat extremism, foreign detainees to wrest outside concessions, which in the past have photojournalist who was training with Clayton, the terrorism and violence'' and promote a more sometimes involved high-profile American missions sent to secure the release of magazine said in an article posted on its website. hopeful future for young Muslims. detainees. Animosity between Pyongyang and Washington has spiked in recent It said there has been discussion about the decision to The announcement follows Trump's weeks amid a game of brinkmanship between North Korean leader Kim Jong publish the images taken by Clayton and her Afghan meeting on Wednesday with Palestinian Un and U.S. President Donald Trump. counterpart. leader Mahmoud Abbas (mahk-MOOD' ah- Park said Kim, who is 58, was detained as he was trying to leave the country "This edition of the Military Review is focused on BAHS') and Trump's pledge to mediate from Pyongyang's international airport. A university spokesman said he was promoting the concepts of gender equality and these peace efforts. He also met Thursday with trying to leave with his wife on a flight to China. Park said he was informed that photographs illustrate the dangers our military men and Roman Catholic cardinals. The White the detention had "nothing to do" with Kim's work at the university but did not women face both in training and in combat," the magazine House said previously that Trump would know further details. The U.S. State Department said last month that it was said. (Reuters) travel to Belgium and Italy for the G7 aware of the report about a U.S. citizen being detained, but declined further summit before Memorial Day (AP). comment "due to privacy considerations." (AP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 US 13 Chicago celebrates Punjabi culture and heritagewith colorful treat, fun and frolic at Rangla Punjab CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The most awaited cultural program of the year, Rangla Punjab, 2017 organized by the Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago was celebrated with a lot of zeal and fanfare by participants of all ages, with an electrified Chicago audience at Meadows Clubs, Rolling meadows, IL. The energy of the hall was palpable and the enthusiasm of the participants was contagious. Vaisakhi marks the foundation day of Khalsa panth or Sikh order by the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Gobind Singh. In 1699 the tenth guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh, chose Vaisakhi as the occasion to transform the Sikhs into a family of soldier saints, known as the Khalsa Panth. This memorable program encompassed a rare record- breaking number and variety of performances, with participants from Chicagoland as well as teams from neighboring states of Wisconsin and Indiana. The evening started with Shabad coordinated by Mr. Amardev Singh Bandesha followed by colorful dancing and singing Chicago Giddha, popular folk dance of women in Punjab region performances that enthralled the crowd. The lineup of the of India Kaum Punzabi Bhangra Dance cultural program performances was amazing and full of variety. The cultural program was very well anchored by four Emcees; Raskirath Singh, Parvinder Singh Nanua, Mona Bhalla and Paul Singh Lail. There were over thirty beautiful performances from all age groups. The cultural bonanza was celebrated by Chicago with unencumbered enthusiasm shown through the number of attendees and participants alike; children as young as 4-year- old, through teenagers and adults put on a memorable show. Bhangra and Giddah along with the signature drum beats and 'boli's', electrified the audience and they participated by howling and clapping along the lively beats. The colorful atmosphere shone through the authentic outfits worn by the young and old alike - seemingly transported everyone to the meandering streets of Punjab. As an Emcee reminisced about growing up in Punjab, the atmosphere was brought alive by the participants and their grand attires with great attention to detail. Mr. Rajinder Singh Mago, one of the event organizers, introduced the dignitaries and distinguished guests to the audience. The chief guest Mr. Darshan Singh Dhaliwal of Dhaliwal Enterprises along with Mr. Sukhmel S. Atwal presented mementoes to the sponsors of the program Onkar Singh Sangha (Allstate Insurance), Dr. Bhupinder Singh Saini and Dr.Narinder S. Grewal. Grand sponsor Dr.Bhupinder Singh Saini congratulated everyone on the auspicious event of The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) Board of Governors and Board of Advisors and Organizers Vaisakhi. He credited PCS for keeping the Punjabi heritage alive through such celebrations far across the oceans that keep culture and entertainment; it felt as if we were sitting in Punjab teams included all age groups like Navi Paneeri, Punjabi Kaum, Punjabis connected with their culture. Dr. Saini, while making amidst all the kaleidoscopic view of its heritage surrounding Warriors Bhangra and many more. Chicago's renowned singers mention of the efforts and resources needed for such events us. From the authentic props to the intricately designed Mahijit Virdi, Mona Bhalla, Maddy Singh and Ashley Singh said, "These things do not come cheap. I assure the organizers of bhangra and Gidah garbs, the event proved to be a hit once made everyone dance to their melodies. my continuous support to this great cause." Dr. Saini got again. Parents' eyes cherished the moments their children Punjabi music reverberated in the Meadows club hall as sentimental while expressing his love and gratitude for his dressed in dance costumes performed on stage. Truly everyone gaily-dressed men and women sang and danced to celebrate the father who was also present there. The guests of honor for the was transported through time and space where one could smell festival. The essence of Punjab was reflected in the hall, with evening was the Consulate General of India Ms. Neeta Bhushan the fragrance of corn and wheat being harvested from the kudos to Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago for putting up a represented by Mr. D. B. Bhati (Consul). Mr. Bhati addressed the villages of the mighty Punjab. The writer of this passages grand show and bringing the community together for this audience and congratulated PCS for the grand event. Consulate reminisced about her own childhood at this program; it was that memorable event. Truly,Chicagoland will be waiting with bated General of Pakistan Faisal Niaz Tirmizi also graced the powerful of an atmosphere. Gidah was performed by, to name a breath for the next Rangla Punjab from Punjabi Cultural evening. few, Bollywood Arts Academy, Shaukana Chicago Diyan, Society of Chicago in 2018. The Meadows Club hall became the microcosm of the Punjabi Milwaukee Gidah and Chicago Gidah Girls and so on. Bhangra (Photographs and Press release: Asian Media USA) SCIR Welcomes 2018 Toronto Parliament of World's Religions, Forms Sikh Task Force Next Parliament of the World's Religions will be held from November 1 to 7, 2018 in Toronto, Canada

TORONTO (TIP): The Gurdwaras across Toronto. emailed to [email protected]. announcement of the 2018 Parliament SCIR coordinated the Sikh More than 10,000 people are was made in Toronto on Tuesday,May participation and presentations at the expected to participate in the 2018 2, 2017 and was attended by Dr. Satpal 2015 Salt Lake City Parliament of the Parliament and in the coming 18 Singh (Trustee of SCIR), Ajit Singh World's Religions. In view of the months the Parliament Sikh Task Sahota (World Sikh Organization - upcoming Parliament, SCIR has Force will work with the Parliament to Canada), Manjit Singh Parmar established a 2018 Parliament Sikh share our perspective and priorities. (Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Task Force. The charge of the The Parliament of the World's Council), and Dr. Tarunjit Singh Parliament Sikh Task Force is to Religions was created to cultivate Butalia (Trustee of the Parliament of coordinate and implement the active harmony among the world's religious Dr. Robert Sellers, Chair of Board of the World's Religions and of SCIR). participation of the worldwide Sikh and spiritual communities and foster Trustees of Parliament of the Toronto Mayor John Tory addressed community at the upcoming their engagement with the world and World's Religions with Dr. Satpal Toronto Mayor John Tory with Dr. parliament through: its guiding institutions in order to the gathering at City Hall and Singh (SCIR), Ajit Singh Sahota Satpal Singh, Convener of 2018 highlighted the Khalsa Day parade * significant international Sikh (WSO-Canada), and Surinder Kaur Parliament Sikh Task Force of SCIR achieve a just, peaceful and held 2 days earlier at the same location presence and engagement, Sahota sustainable world. More information with Canadian Prime Minister Justin * presentations at plenary and and across the world. Dr. Satpal Singh, about the 2018 Parliament of the Trudeau joining over 80,000 Sikhs for parallel sessions focused on parliament to be led by the local Trustee of SCIR, serves as Convener of World's Religions along with online Vaisakhi celebrations. Mayor Tory interfaith and intrafaith issues, Sikh community. the Task Force. Suggestions and registration is available at shared that any and all are welcome to and The task force members include queries about Sikh participation in https://parliamentofreligions.org/par share a meal at langars held at Sikh * Guru ka Langar, if possible, at the Sikh representatives from Canada, US, the upcoming parliament can be liament/2018-toronto/toronto-2018. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 Action first, talk later: Army chief hints at revenge for PAK, SAUDI CHANNELS BEAM beheading of soldiers NEW DELHI (TIP): Army chief INTO KASHMIRI HOMES, General Bipin Rawat indicated on May 4 the force would retaliate to the beheading of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops, but refused to spell STOKE ‘AZADI’ RAGE out details. The killing and mutilation of the SRINAGAR (TIP): Saudi clerics and soldiers in a cross-LoC raid on Monday Pakistani news anchors are being sparked widespread anger, with family beamed direct to Kashmiri homes, and members and political leaders General Bipin Rawat are stoking the fires of 'azadi'. Over 50 demanding similar action against the Saudi and Pakistani channels, including neighbouring country. Zakir Naik's banned Peace TV preaching “We don’t talk about future plans beforehand; we share Salafist Islam, and others indulging in details after execution,” the chief said in his first public anti-India propaganda are running reaction to the attack carried out by Pakistan’s Border Action without necessary clearances via Team (BAT) in the Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and private cable networks in Kashmir. Kashmir’s Poonch district. All this is happening under the nose of Members of the BAT, considered a rogue squad of Pakistani the PDP-BJP government, which even army regulars and militant mercenaries, ambushed an Indian subscribes to these cable services in border patrol and killed naib subedar Paramjit Singh, a 42-year- some of its offices and buildings. old junior commissioned officer with 22 Sikh Regiment, and 45- Although satellite television service year-old head constable Prem Sagar of the BSF’s 200 Battalion. providers like Tata Sky , Airtel digital Their decapitated bodies were found later. TV and Dish TV , are available in “When this kind of action takes place, we also carry out Kashmir, most people subscribe to retaliatory action,” the army chief said. private cable. A cable operator, who did His remarks came on a day security forces launched an anti- not want to be named, said that there are insurgency door-to-door search operation with around 4,000 over 50,000 private cable connections in troops, helicopters and drones in south Kashmir. Srinagar alone, and only because these This was the biggest combing mission against militants for broadcast Pakistani and Saudi channels. more than a decade in the Kashmir Valley,which is besieged by Besides Naik's Peace TV Urdu and a spate of militant attacks, bank robberies and cross-border English channels, private operators air shelling from Pakistan.Insurgents attacked an army patrol in Saudi and Pakistani channels like Saudi Shopian district, about 55km from Srinagar, on Thursday, Sunnah, Saudi Quran, Al Arabia, killing a civilian and wounding three soldiers. Paigham, Hidayat, Noor, Madani, Sehar, A girl student pelts a stone at security personnel during clashes near Lal Chowk in Gen. Rawat, who has vast operational experience in J&K, Karbala, Hadi, Sehar, Ary QTV , Bethat, Srinagar. Photo courtesy: PTI said incidents of the past few days had necessitated the move. Ahlibat, Message, Falak, Geo News, Ary must get approval from the ministry," Saudi Sunnah. “Banks have been looted, policemen have been killed. That is News, Dawn News, and many others, director of broadcasting, I&B ministry, Most Pakistani news channels refer to why today’s combing operation is taking place. These which cannot be accessed through Amit Katoch, said. the terrorists of Hizbul Mujahideen, operations are carried out regularly,” he said. satellite television service providers. Some of the Saudi channels broadcast Lashkare-Taiba and other groups as The chief, who was in Kashmir on Tuesday, said the army None of these channels is permitted to the same kind of rigid, fundamentalist "martyrs" and counter-insurgency had beefed up counter-infiltration measures as snow was air in the rest of the country by the I&B and patriarchal interpretations of Islam operations in Kashmir as "human rights melting and militants would try to sneak into India. The border ministry . and Sharia that invited a government violations". state witnesses a long and harsh winter, with snow blocking No cable operator, any where in the ban on Peace TV .Wahhabi clerics on People in Kashmir have historically mountain passes used by militants. country,including in Jammu & Kashmir, these channels often sermonise that preferred Pakistani news and drama. Pakistan has denied its soldiers carried out Monday’s attack can run any channel other than the ones women should surrender before their "Love for all things Pakistan has a and beheaded the soldiers. But India told Pakistani high approved by the Union I&B ministry . If husbands and obey their commands political history but love for Saudi commissioner Abdul Basit that there’s enough evidence, it is not in the permitted list of channels completely . religious channels developed in the '90s," including a blood trail, to prove troops from the neighbouring on the ministry website, it is being For example, a woman should not step said Muzaffar, a Srinagar businessman, nation crossed the border, killed the two men and carried their illegally broadcast. Even if it is a free-to- out of the house without the permission whose employees are avid watchers of heads back. Source: HT air channel, a private cable operator of her husband, a cleric preached on Saudi Sunnah channel. Source: TOI SWACHH BHARAT SURVEY INDORE IS INDIA’S CLEANEST CITY, UP’S GONDA DIRTIEST

NEW DELHI (TIP): Indore in Madhya Pradesh has Shahjahanpur and Khurja (UP) and Muktsar and Abohar emerged as the cleanest city in the country, while Gonda in (Punjab) are in the bottom 10. Uttar Pradesh has been found to be the dirtiest, the The Urban Development Ministry had commissioned the government said today. survey for 434 cities and towns with a population of 1 lakh and Bhopal, also in MP, occupies the second best spot among 434 above in January and February this year. cities and towns, followed by Visakhapatnam in Andhra Naidu described Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand and Pradesh and Surat in Gujarat, Urban Development Minister M Chhattisgarh, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as Venkaiah Naidu said, announcing the results of an exercise he “Movers and Shakers” for having significantly improved their described as a citizens’ verdict. rankings since 2014. UT Chandigarh, which was ranked second in the previous The first survey in 2014 was launched before the survey, has slipped to the 11 spot. announcement of the SBA in October, 2014. The 2016 survey Overall, 37 lakh people responded to a set of six questions covered 73 cities with over 10 lakh population each and capital about the city they belonged to in the survey of 434 cities, cities. which account for about 60 per cent of the total urban The minister said all cities surveyed in Madhya Pradesh and population in the country. The response of 18 lakh people was Jharkhand had substantially improved their rankings since taken into consideration for the survey after the elimination of scored over Mysuru,” Naidu explained. 2014. Gujarat has done so in every city, barring Rajkot. duplicate feedback. Gujarat, with 12 cities in the top 50, has the best score among Naidu said UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab and Kerala needed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency, Varanasi, the states, and Uttar Pradesh, which accounts for half of the 50 to substantially step up efforts to improve sanitation standards has soared up the cleanliness scale, occupying the 32nd dirtiest cities, is at the bottom of the list. in urban areas. position in “Swachh Survekshan-2017”, which is part of the Madhya Pradesh, with 11 cities in the top 50, and Andhra In Bihar, 19 out of the 27 cities surveyed have ranks beyond Modi government’s flagship Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) or Pradesh, with eight, follow Gujarat. 300. The cleanest city — at 147 — is Biharsharif. Clean India Mission. It ranked 65th last year and 418th in 2014. West Bengal did not take part in the survey. Tiruchirapally In Rajasthan, 18 of 29 cities are ranked beyond 300 with 13 in Mysuru in Karnataka, which bagged the first spot in the last in Tamil Nadu is the sixth cleanest city, followed by the New the bottom 100. Bundi, at 171, is the best ranked city in the two surveys, has slipped to the fifth position. Delhi Municipal Council area of the national capital. state. In Punjab, seven of the 16 cities surveyed figure among “No way it meant that cleanliness has declined in the city or Bhusawal in Maharashtra is the dirtiest after Gonda, the the bottom 100, with SAS Nagar at 121 getting the highest rank the city government scaled down its efforts... Other cities have survey states. Bagaha and Katihar (Bihar), Hardoi, Bahraich, in the state. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 INDIA 15 BILKIS BANO CASE: HC SETS ASIDE ACQUITTAL OF 7

MUMBAI (TIP): Setting aside the acquittal of seven persons, including five policemen and two doctors, the Bombay High Court on May 4 upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of 12 persons in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. It, however, dismissed a CBI appeal seeking death penalty for three of the convicts on the Punjab chief minister Capt Amaridner Singh with Sunil grounds that they were the main perpetrators of the crime. Jakhar. (Photo: Twitter) Bilkis Bano said, “My rights, as a human being, as a citizen, woman, and mother were violated in the most brutal manner, but SUNIL JAKHAR APPOINTED I had trust in the democratic institutions of our country.Now, my family and I feel we can begin to lead our lives again, free of fear.” A Division Bench of Justices K Tahilramani and Mridula PUNJAB CONG PRESIDENT Bhatkar, in a 430-page judgement, said while the probe conducted NEW DELHI (TIP): Eyes on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, by the Gujarat Police was “flawed with a dishonest investigation”, the Congress on May 4 appointed Sunil Jakhar, former the evidence and statements given by Bilkis Bano were minister and a staunch Capt Amarinder Singh loyalist, as “completely trustworthy”. Bilkis was gangraped in March 2002 at the new president of the Punjab unit. Jakhar, 63, who lost the a time when she was pregnant. Seven of her family members were This photo, taken on March 1, 2002, shows a policeman as he Assembly election, will replace Capt Amarinder, who took killed in Gujarat’s post-Godhra riots. walks in front of a row of burning shops in Ahmedabad. oath as Chief Minister this March 17. “The appeal against conviction filed by the 11 convicts (one of Jakhar was Capt Amarinder’s choice for the post. them is dead) is dismissed. The conviction and sentence is upheld. These seven persons — five policemen and two doctors — have Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president The appeal filed by the prosecution against the acquittal of seven been convicted for not performing their duty (Section 218) and for Rahul Gandhi both endorsed it. persons (in the case) is allowed. The acquittal is set aside,” the tampering with evidence (Section 201). Each of them were told to Jakhar said he would act as a bridge between the Bench announced. pay a fine of Rs 20,000 within eight weeks. government and the party and ensure the grassroots connect of the Congress stayed intact. Jakhar’s appointment is strategic as the central leadership wants complete coordination between the CANADIAN PM’S PRESENCE AT EVENT government and the organisation to ensure a strong footing in the state where the party has only three Lok Sabha seats (Ludhiana, Amritsar and Jalandhar) of 13. WITH KHALISTANI FLAGS UPSETS INDIA “We have challenges ahead. The LS poll of 2019 are just two years away. The organisation has to be strengthened. I NEW DELHI/ TORONTO (TIP): While vitriolic attacks on will endeavour equally to ensure that election manifesto Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh at the annual promises are fulfilled,” Jakhar said. nagar kirtan in Vancouver riled the Indian government, there is He said he had sought an appointment with Rahul Gandhi consternation over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s for tomorrow. A former minister in the Amarinder Singh presence at a Toronto event that featured Khalistani flags and cabinet, a three-time MLA from Abohar, and until recently posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. Congress’ Legislature Party Leader in Punjab, Jakhar has The Toronto nagar kirtan on Sunday also celebrated the been a diehard Amarinder loyalist. carrying of a motion in the Ontario assembly last month that On the eve of Punjab elections, he was the one to described the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as “genocide”. consistently urge the Congress leadership to replace Partap A senior Indian official described Trudeau’s presence at the Bajwa with Capt Amarinder as state chief. When that finally Khalsa Day event as “surely a matter of concern”. happened a year before the state polls, Jakhar was dropped Trudeau was the first Canadian prime minister to attend the as the CLP leader and Bajwa as state chief. event since Paul Martin in 2005. Trudeau’s predecessor Stephen While Rahul Gandhi sent Bajwa to Rajya Sabha, Jakhar Harper had stayed away in previous years. was left in the cold only to be unsuitably placated later by Bhindranwale, an extremist leader who was at the forefront of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s presence at a ‘nagar being named party’s chief spokesperson in Punjab. In the Khalistan movement in the 1980s, was killed when the Indian kirtan’ in Toronto that featured Khalistani flags and posters of between, on poll eve, Jakhar was sour with his mentor Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale has upset the Indian government. Army carried out Operation Blue Star in June 1984 to remove Amarinder Singh, who today redeemed his friend politically. (Courtesy Canadian PMO) extremists who were holed up in the Golden Temple in Amritsar. In Congress circles, Jakhar is known for his straight talk Though defence minister Arun Jaitley had expressed India’s reminded the world of the peaceful struggle for Khalistan.” and is someone who has always spoken his mind frankly concerns about the Ontario assembly motion to his Canadian Hansra further said: “In Toronto, all floats are prepared by the even in meetings chaired by Rahul Gandhi. His counterpart Harjit Sajjan last month, the organisers of the organisers, at least two floats were dedicated to the events of appointment, sources say, indicates that the Congress won’t nagar kirtan in Toronto honoured Harinder Malhi, Liberal 1984, including flags and banners of Khalistan. I along with ignore regional satraps anymore and will value their member of the provincial parliament or MPP (equivalent to an many others walked with these floats with Khalistani flags.” opinion. Besides, the move is important as the Congress has MLA), who moved the motion, during the event. He described the honouring of the two lawmakers as “the given Hindu leaders a pride of place in its Punjab scheme. The organisers, Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, also highlight of the nagar kirtan” in Toronto. The state has 45 per cent Hindus, who backed the Congress to felicitated New Democratic Party MPP Jagmeet Singh, who had The Toronto celebration came in the wake of the event in victory this time. moved a similar motion in 2016 that was defeated. Vancouver on April 22 where the Amarinder Singh was attacked Jakhar, when asked how he saw his appointment, said, “I These developments have boosted the morale of pro-Khalistan in a speech. have received the affection of all communities. It’s up to you groups in Canada.For instance, Sukhminder Singh Hansra, While the Indian government has notified Ottawa of its to analyse my appointment politically.”As the son of former president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (A) Canada, said in concern, Canada has consistently maintained that such a LS Speaker Balram Jakhar, he realises he has a lot riding on response to an emailed query: “I am glad that the organisers who protest, as long as it remains peaceful, is part of freedom of him. His acid test will be organisational strengthening represent a larger segment of the Sikh community have expression. Source: HT ahead of the 2019 LS poll. Source: The Tribune Pro-Khalistan groups to be reined in: UK

NEW DELHI (TIP): Britain on Patsy Wilkinson, Adviser in the India”. Meanwhile, the major Mehrishi and Wilkinson agreed to May 4 assured India that it would Ministry of Home Affairs Ashok portion of the day-long deliberations expedite the processes of extraditing make efforts to rein in pro-Khalistan Prasad said: “We discussed the issue revolved around the twin issue of fugitives of the two countries, elements operating on its soil and of Khalistani militants based in the “extradition and deportation” of residing in each other’s territories, also agreed to share information UK and they have promised to look respective citizens residing in each but Prasad said no specific name was relating to them with Indian into it.” other’s territories. “On the issue of discussed during the meeting. agencies. Though Prasad refused to divulge deportation, both sides agreed to Sources, however, confirmed India Sharing details of the details, which the Indian side shared work on identification framework, “alluded” to a dozen Indian fugitives, deliberations at the first “Home with its UK counterparts, sources in Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi which both sides will sign in July as including businessman Vijay Affairs Dialogue” meeting here, the ministry indicated based on “our country are trying to revive the a memorandum of understanding Mallya, wanted in a Rs 9,000-crore Union Home Secretary Rajiv intelligence input”, the British Khalistan movement by providing (MoU), including on cybercrime and bank default case involving his Mehrishi and UK’s Second officials were informed about how terror training to the youth and counter-terrorism,” a senior MHA defunct Kingfisher Airlines. Permanent Secretary, Home Office, “some Sikh groups living in that funding hate propaganda against official said. Source: The Tribune THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 TRIBUTE FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 RABINDRANATH TAGORE AND MANKIND: A LITERARY INTERFACE A tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his 156th birth anniversary which falls on Sunday, May 7, 2017

color, sex, race or national distinctions. Though his poetry, therefore, he explored the relationship of man with God, of man with Nature and that of man with man. The presence of divine spirit in man granted him a status above the ordinary. Therefore, according to Tagore, every man was endowed with an ethical responsibility of serving other men at large for serving men was serving God. He advocated dedicating one's life to the growth and flourishing of mankind through the path of love, knowledge and selflessness. Tagore was completely against the barriers which acted as the demarcating means among men. To him, all were equal anddeserved equal attention and appreciation. To work for the downtrodden was Rabindranath Tagorein London in 1920. Tagore was a poet par the primary lesson that he taught the world. He says himself excellence; he got India in the world map by becoming the first being ever ready to work: non-European to win a Nobel Prize for Literature. "Here is thy foot stool and there rest Thy feet where live the poorest and lowliest" The so called civilization and modernization according to Tagore was the lover of people, the lover of life who Tagore can never create an influence to make man forget responded to its delights as well as distress. himself unless his actual conscience is alive. The only matter Tagore had pledged his loyalty to all mankind. He strove for of distress to him was man?s inability to feel the inner pulse of the rights of children, women, poor and ignorant and action and the great truth within. According to Tagore, man A renowned polymath, Tagore singlehandedly reshaped the region's literature and music demanded an equal share for all. The religion that he preached possessed the power to play a role for the overall benefit of was the religion of man. He sought a freedom from evil, greed, mankind. According to him, Salvation and freedom could be Rabindra Nath Tagore exists as one of most avarice, hatred and fought for the freedom of humans from the achieved upon realizing the divine voice within. The worldly strangles. The blind ego of man, the lust for power and realization of god drew man on the way to enlightenment for it prominent figures in the literary and the the desire to exploit were all, targeted areas. In many of his makes one aware of the pitfalls, limitations and all the works, Tagore has commented on the nature of Man constraints which in turn act as the harbingers of the philosophical world. Born in the nineteenth discussing him in relation to Nature and other men. unhampered union between the creator and the man. century India, Tagore through his writings From his very childhood, Tagore shared an extraordinary Tagore says: relationship with the outside world. The rising of the sun, the 'Obstinate are trammels but my heart aches has served as an emblematic figure who chirping of birds, the tides in seas, and the moon in the night, When I try to break them continues to inspire and influence masses everything had a special significance associated with it. I am certain that priceless wealth is in thee Nature, to him, was never an alien identity but it was a And that thou are my best friend but I have not across the globe in the contemporary era manifestation of God and an aspect of man?s actual essence. The heart to sweep away the tinsel that fills the room". The various manifestations of Nature in one way or the other According to Tagore, what glorified man was the desire to also. He is known as a complete man who were linked to man?s eternal being and therefore, laid an grow instinctively. An important agency which Tagore encompassed everything in his poetry extraordinary influence upon the personality of man. The believed to be useful for the enlightenment of humanity was only need was to cultivate an eye that could perceive things in education. ranging from religion, aesthetics, education, reality but because of the continuous involvement with the According to him, there was a need for cultivating a proper nationalism, and social dynamics to material world, man had lost touch with the Reality.According environment which could shape the intellects and lead to Tagore, "All our knowledge of things is knowing them in humans to emancipation both worldly as well as spiritual. The internationalism and race relations. The their relation to the Universe, in that relation which is truth". way a plant required care to grow and blossom in the same way The involvement that contemporary beings have with the minds required proper cultivation. "The best part of man as paper attempts at exploring some of the world has deprived them of the power to see and understand Tagore rightly thinks suffers terribly because the best of his substantial and recurring themes related to things in their true color. Tagore says, "we grow out of touch thoughts die unborn and unexpressed". However, the with this great truth, we forget to accept its invitation and its hollowness of the education andsocial systems leads to a Mankind in the poetry of Tagore. His poetry hospitality, when in quest of external success our works deformed growth of humanity. To bring out the real potential is highly complex with regard to the volume become unspiritual and unexpressive" (Tagore 9). Nature, andchannelize it, education plays a very substantial role. The according to Him, is the manifestation of the Supreme and in primary agency for it was the schoolfor Tagore believed that and vastness that it becomes quite difficult fact the self and nature actually are nothing but the twin man as a child existed in a pure form. The world never laid to compartmentalize it. An attempt has been aspects of the Absolute. It is nature which actually forms the itsmaterialistic influences upon the childhood existence and backbone of human personality. In fact, they share a relation by the time man grew, the worldweighed him over making him made to discuss some very important of collaboration and transcendence. Man is a bridge between lose control over his spirit of freedom. In order to attain the transcendent and the nature. He claims: harmonywithin oneself, it was important to be one with the aspects with relation to his themes. "At one pole of my being I am one with stock and stones. There self, to be a man from within and to manmeant being in I have to acknowledge the rule of universal law. That is where harmony with the real/divine world achieved through the BY WASIA the foundation of my existence lies, deep down below....But at the union of soul. other pole of my being I am separate from all. There I have A release from the obsessions within and a union with the abindra Nath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861 in central broken through the cordon of equality and stand alone as an Ultimate was a constant point of emphasis for Tagore. The Calcutta. From the very childhood, the formal individual. I am absolutely unique, I am I, I am incomparable." Ultimate exists as an unflinching identity, always there to Reducation did not suit him and he became a dropout at The most important thing necessary to reach and perceive show and guide a man to the right path. Oneness with the an early age. At home, he was subjected to a confined life the Absolute was perseverance. It takes a lot of efforts, world and its diversities was the ideal concept of Man. The where he could rarely move out, thereby, whetting his patience and strength to cross all hurdles successfully and soul of everyman is of infinite value and therefore, every man sensibility.However, there was a constant appeal that he found reach the other shore. should strive towards betterment with every passing day. A in Nature. To him, universe was as if wrapped in some An important emphasis that Tagore lays upon is the religion man is never just body and mind but more than passion and mystery and he desired to approach and unlock it. An for every man to achieve and arrive at his true nature. reason. In essence, he is a social being and therefore, he should important aspect of his household life was that literature and According to him, religion serves the purpose of bringing man never shirk away from the society but instead should try to music held an important place. Therefore, there was a scope into close contact with the Supreme. By religion he didn't learn from the social communion which is at large a collective for a literary growth and Tagore utilizing this at full started to mean an orthodox set of principles but according to him: creation. Tagore?s wisdom was that of the heart also and not write right from his teenage and then, there was no end to the "… religion is too concrete a thing, though I have no right to only of head. It helped him to see the world without any output of his pen. His verses have never remained as a speak about it. But if ever I have somehow come to realize God, personal bondage and helped him grow into a committed man stagnant source of delight but they have moved and even or if the vision of God has ever been granted to me, I must have without any caste, religious, community or tradition biases. continue to move and influence masses even today.Be they the received the vision through this world, through men, through This is an important feature which makes him survive even lovers of nature, of god, of humans, of nations, Tagore gives a trees and birds and beasts, the dust and the soil." today. His works remain as the ever relevant and ever say to all. An important feature of Tagore?s poetry is the What he believed in was that the ultimate end of humanity enlightening doctrine merge into the larger realms of human humanist spirit which pervades it throughout. was achieving a harmony with everything around in this life. According to humanist school of thought, man is the world and the inner world. According to Tagore, one could (The author is a Research scholar, Department of English, measure of everything and he is the means to reach the Divine. achieve harmony by recognizing the fact that ultimate Being Central University of Kashmir and can be reached at The relationship between "I and thou? holds an important doesn't reside anywhere outside one's self but instead is a part [email protected])(Source: Express, an International space in this domain. Tagore became an epitome of the of one's self only. Journal of Multi Disciplinary Research. ISSN: 2348 - 2052, Vol. 1, conduct of this belief. He saw men as men, devoid of the caste, Tagore looked at man both from inside and outside as well. Issue 6, June 2014. Available at: www.express-journal.com) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 17 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 NEW YORK FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 The 17th New York Film Festival in Pictures he New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) is the oldest, most prestigious film festival screening premieres of feature, Tdocumentary and short films made from, of, and about the Indian subcontinent in the Independent, arthouse, alternate and diaspora genres. Seven days of screenings, post-screening discussions, industry panels, award ceremony, special events, nightly networking parties, red carpet galas, media attention and packed audiences build an awareness of Indian cinema, entertain & educate North Americans about the real India, and add to the amazing cultural diversity of New York City. The 17th IAFF was held from April 30 to May 7, 2017 in New York City. A total of 85 entries were received. Aroon Sivadasani, President and Executive Director heads a team of people deeply committed to promotion of cinema. Eminent persons from the world of arts and cinema which include Salman Rushdie, Shashi Throop, Mira Nair, Shabana Azmi, Deepa Mehta, Shyam Benegal, Mani Ratnam, Madhur Jaffrey, Sabrina Dhawan and Sakina Jaffrey are on the advisory board of the film festival. The Indo-American Arts Council, the organization which organizes the film festival says its missionis to promote and build the awareness, creation, production, exhibition, publication and performance of Indian and cross-cultural art forms in North America. The Mission statement further says: "The IAAC supports all artistic disciplines in the classical, fusion, folk and innovative forms influenced by the arts of India. We work cooperatively with colleagues around the United States to broaden our collective audiences and to create a network for shared information, resources and funding. "Our focus is to work with artists and arts organizations in North America as well as to facilitate artists and arts organizations from India to exhibit, perform and produce their works here". Well known photographer Jay Mandal who was on assignment with the IAFF 2017 has come up with some wonderful pictures of the event which we are happy to share with the readers of The Indian Panorama. Read also 85 Films Screened at the 17th IAFF on page 1

Alankrita Shrivastava, Director of the film, "Lipstick under my Burkha", Actor Rahul Bose and Actress, Aahana Kumra

Alankrita Shrivastava, Director of the film, "Lipstick under my Aahana Kumra, lead actress of the Opening night film, "Lipstick under my Burkha Burkha" and Actress, Aahana Kumra THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 NEW YORK 19

contd from Page 1 85 South Asian films screened at the 17thNYIFF

'Gypsy', is based on Mulay's autobiographical work 'Maati, Pankh and Akash', a celebrated Marathi literary work, depicting the struggle of a boy born in a remote village in Maharashtra. It is the story of a poet who rose to the post of the Consul General of India in New York with sheer hard work and perseverance. Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay is a true son of the soil. He calls his journey as that of a 'Gypsy' makersDhananjay Bhawalekar gypsy, who travelled to Tokyo, (left) and Sawani Arjun (center) at the Syria and New York negotiating post screening Q & A session with festival From Left: Aroon Sivadasani, founder of NYIFF, Actress meanings out of political and director Aroon Sivadasani (right) Aahana Kumra and Actress, Madhur Jaffrey Consul General Riva Ganguly Das, Aroon Sivadasani and diplomatic developments, Photo by author Aahana Kumra engaging in as a competent diplomat with a poetic flavor, winning the hearts of Indian settlers as well as counterparts in the host countries. With his vision deeply rooted in the socio- cultural domain of India, Mulay, currently Secretary in-charge of Overseas Indian affairs in the Ministry of External Affairs, represents the aspirations of all Indians who belong to the impoverished strata of India, an India that lacks drinking water and nutritious food even after 75 years of India's independence. Mulay's success is an indicator that kids from the poorest economic levels can succeed and rise to the top. But does the movie, 'Gypsy', succeed in presenting the true colors of Mulay's personality? Dhananjay, the young filmmaker from Maharashtra, captures a few touching moments of Mulay's childhood life in Laat village of Kolhapur district, where he inherited traditional poverty and cultural richness, that was passed on to him from his teachers. He continued studying major literatures of the world during his teenage. The black and white visuals in the movie recreate social poverty and cultural richness of the village. We see Mulay walking around the streets of his native village where his school remains deprived of repair and his people continued living with traditions. We see ribbon cutting Mulay, and a number of his child hood friends and admirers including his mother, speaking highly about him as a young boy. The movie further depicts Consul General Riva Ganguly Das and Rahul Bose Mulay as an adult officer who pursued his dreams of joining the ranks of the bureaucrats of Delhi. He does well in UPSC interviews demonstrating his deep knowledge and understanding of Maharashtra's socio-cultural traditions and relevance of Indian democracy.Finally,he joins the ranks of IFS officers rising to the position of an Ambassador. Other than breaking the traditions to joining the elite club of Indian bureaucracy, what are the major contributions of Mulay as a diplomat? What did he do to raise India's prestige abroad? He handled difficult situations during the two-week-long refuge of President Mohamed Nasheed in the Indian High Commission in Male'. As Ravi Batra, a leading New York attorney, said after the screening of the movie, the high points in Mulay's diplomatic career came in the second decade of 21st century,first at Male, and then in New York during his tenure as the Consul General, when the then Deputy Consul General of India in New York was arrested and strip searched. Mulay is credited with handling both situations aptly that helped raise the prestige of India. Mulay is too modest to talk about these incidents in the movie or in public. However, it shouldn't have prevented the filmmaker of 'Gypsy' from projecting it in the movie, through the professional voice-over that Tom Alter provided so well. The movie also fails to underscore Mulay's role in initiating the yearly Actor Rahul Bose and Actress, Aahana Kumra organization of International Hindi Conferences in USA, now in its fifth year. It was an effort to reestablish the profile and importance of Hindi internationally that no other Consul General did in the past. The filmmaker of 'Gypsy', who seemed very conscious about Mulay's roots in Maharashtra, fails to depict him as a national symbol of India's aspirations, Author Salman Rushdie, Aahana Kumra and Aroon an India that lives in the villages. We are left to watch Mulay's friends talking Sivadasani and not what Mulay thinks today about his people's ongoing struggle, especially in Maharashtra and India, where farmers and students are unable to face their failures, only resorting to actions like suicides. NYIFF presented remarkable movies, such as, 'A Death in the Gunj', directed by Konkona Sen Sharma. The movie pays tribute to the late Om Puri, one of India's most versatile character actors who starred in more than 147 films during his illustrious career and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990. The closing movie, 'You are my Sunday', is a story of five young men in Mumbai who share same goal to play football (soccer) at Juhu Beach every Sunday.While each one has his reason to look forward to the Sunday morning, there's no doubt it's a high point of their week. One Sunday, as a result of the actions of a senile old stranger who joins their game, a ban is issued on playing games at Juhu Beach. The group now has to look for a new place to play in the crowded city of Mumbai. More than just football, the film is about each of their lives and how each one deals with their own physical and emotional space. NYIFF presented a rich fare for which Aroon Sivadasani and her colleagues on board of directors deserve all appreciation. Here is a list of NYIFF 2017 National Award Winners. Best Films - "Kaasav (Turtle)" Best Director - Rajesh Mapuskar - "Ventilator" Best Editing - "Ventilator" Best Recordist For Final Mixed Air India Regional Manager Americas, Vandana Sharma, Track - "Ventilator" Aahana Kumra and Alankrita Shrivastava, Director of Best Gujarati Film - "Wrong Side Raju" the film, "Lipstick under my Burkha" Best Short Film - "Aaba" Best Child Actors - "Colours of Innocence" Actor Rahul Bose takes a"Selfie" with Author Salman Special Mention - Adil Hussain - "Mukti Bhawan (Hotel Salvation)" Rushdie All pics by Jay Mandal / On assignment THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 PROFILE 21 Panjab University, Chandigarh Professor Emeritus Padma Shri Harkishan Singh

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries with the recipients of Padma Vibhushan at the Padma Awards 2017 function at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo courtesy PTI

to research and invent something of America, Canada, United membership of the American fruitful for society." Kingdom and China. He delivered Chemical Society, life memberships Prof Harkishan Singh is a invited lectures at the Harvard of the Indian Pharmaceutical renowned personality in the School of Medicine and at the Association and Association of pharmacy industry not because of International Symposium on Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, his books on research but for his Molecular Structure sponsored by and memberships of the American rarest accomplishments, including the International Union of Institute of History of Pharmacy the discovery of a clinically useful Crystallography at Beijing. and British Society for History of drug, Chandonium Iodide (HS-310), As a science historian Professor Pharmacy. which was later named by the World Singh has examined the history of Professor Harkishan Singh is Professor Emeritus at the PU, rof Harkishan Singh is a well- Health Organisation (WHO) as pharmaceutical developments in recipient of several scientific and is a Prof Harkishan Singh is a known pharmaceutical Candocuronium Iodide. India of the nineteenth and professional awards and well-known pharmaceutical Pacademic, prominent Candocuronium is the only drug twentieth centuries. His history recognitions. He has been a academic, medicinal chemist medicinal chemist and renowned discovered by any Indian University research studies have been on National Fellow of the University and renowned science science historian. till date. pharmacopoeias and formularies, Grants Commission, New Delhi. He historian On being asked for his reaction Over 350 publications, 18 books pharmaceutical education, has been General President of the on the announcement of Padma and 14 patents are testimony to the Shri to him, 89-year-old Prof outcome of his work. He mentored Harkishan Singh said, "I am pleased over 50 doctoral and master theses to receive this honor, but I was not too. working for awards. It is my passion One of his sons, Harry S Panaser who is settled in New Jersey State of USA said he was pleased that his father was selected by government of India for one of the highest civilian awards of India and added that his father was never after any awards and honors. All he wanted was to work to his ability to Prof. Singh (seated) with family. Dr Manjeet Kaur, H S Panaser, Dr. contribute his bit to humanity. L to R: Alicia, Dr Manjeet, Ajooni Amarjit Singh, IAS with Prof Professor Harkishan Singh was Kaur and H S Panaser Harkishan Singh born on 25 November, 1928. He is a well-recognized pharmaceutical pharmacy practice, biographies of Indian Pharmaceutical Congress. academic, medicinal chemistry pharmaceutical luminaries, and He received Eminent Pharmacist researcher and science historian. pharmaceutical journalism. He has Award of the Indian He has experience of over half a published over fifty articles. Pharmaceutical Association. Dr century to his credit. He has worked In addition to his scientific and Singh's standing as historian has at the Banaras Hindu University, history research papers, Dr Singh been recognized through his University of Saugar, and the has authored and/or coauthored election to the Academie Panjab University in India, and twelve books and nearly two dozen Internationale d'Histoire de la abroad at the University of of review articles, including several Pharacie. The University of the Maryland, University of book chapters. He has written Sciences in Philadelphia conferred Mississippi and the University of extensively on educational, upon Professor Harkishan Singh London. scientific, historical and the degree of Doctor of Science His scientific research has been professional issues. All told his total (Honoris Causa) in recognition of in organic chemistry, medicinal publications come well to over 300. his distinguished academic career chemistry and natural products. Professor Singh has been on and outstanding contributions to Nearly 50 master and doctoral many academic, scientific, scientific research in organic and theses have been completed under professional and governmental medicinal chemistry and the his supervision. There have been bodies. He was a member of the history of pharmacy. published 125 original scientific Committee on Education in The Indian Panorama has a research papers. 14 patents have Medicinal Chemistry of the special reason to celebrate the been obtained. His research group International Union of Pure and honor to Prof. Harkishan Singh. has been successful in designing a Applied Chemistry, which prepared The Chief Editor Prof. Indrajit clinically useful drug the Report on the International Singh Saluja shares with Dr. Singh candocuronium iodide (INN) Education of Medicinal Chemists an association with Banaras Hindu (chandonium iodide, HS-310), which (IUPAC Technical Reports Number University (BHU), where he studied is a synthetic azasteroid. Dr Singh 13; 1974). for two years, and with Panjab has lectured on his research at His affiliations with several University, Chandigarh, where he Prof. Harkishan Singh is one of the Padma awardees who were several of the institutions and scientific and professional was a Member of Languages conferred the honor by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at conferences in India, United States organizations include emeritus Faculty for a couple of years. Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 30, 2017 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 WORLD FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017

UK to streamline payments to boost bank competition China vows friendship despite North LONDON (TIP): Britain's multi-trillion pound system for Korean media attack shuffling payments and cheques will be streamlined under plans announced on Thursday to help newcomers compete more easily with long established banks and improve BEIJING (TIP): China vowed to services to customers. remain a good neighbour to North Korea Britain is keen to increase competition in banking, a on May 4, despite a rare and stinging sector dominated by the "Big Four" lenders - Lloyds, HSBC, critique in Pyongyang's state media of Barclays and RBS. Any new banks have to use existing its main diplomatic protector and payments systems, largely set up by the big lenders, for a fee. economic benefactor. A group created by the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) Beijing offered a measured response and Bank of England recommended on Thursday that the to a signed commentary carried by the three retail payment systems, Bacs, Cheque and Credit Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Clearing Company, and Faster Payments Scheme be which lashed out at China and said it consolidated under one roof. should be grateful to Pyongyang for its That would mean new banks will only have to make one protection. application to use all the three systems, thereby speeding up The bylined article warned of of the process and cutting costs. "grave consequences" if North Korea's "The consolidation would be an important first step patience is tested further. towards a generational change in UK payments," PSR China's Global Times newspaper Managing Director, Hannah Nixon, said in a statement. retorted that the nuclear-armed North "Consumers will also benefit from new entrants coming was in the grip of "some form of into the market and offering users of payment services new, irrational logic" over its weapons innovative products." programmes. avoid raising tensions -- remarks that of Korea. Although only a recommendation, in practice the three But Chinese foreign ministry can apply to both Washington and Pyongyang had acted as a buffer payments firms have little choice but to accept the proposal spokesperson Geng Shuang took a Pyongyang -- and in February it between Beijing and Washington since by the regulator and the BoE. conciliatory tone when asked about announced the suspension of coal the Korean War in the 1950s and The PSR has powers to force through changes. KCNA's commentary at a press briefing, imports from the North for the rest of "contributed to protecting peace and "We welcome the report, and look forward to seeing its saying Beijing has a consistent position the year, a crucial foreign currency security of China", it said, adding that recommendations taken forward in a way which promotes of "developing good neighbourly and earner for the authorities. its ally should "thank the DPRK for it". an orderly and smooth transition," said David Bailey, the friendly cooperation" with North Korea. Chinese state-run media have called Beijing should not try to test the BoE's director for financial market infrastructure. Geng, however, also said China was for harsher sanctions against the North limits of the North's patience, it said, It is expected that the consolidation will be substantially "firmly committed" to the in the event of a fresh atomic test, urged warning: "China had better ponder over completed by the end of 2017, the PSR said. denuclearisation of the Korean Pyongyang to "avoid making mistakes", the grave consequences to be entailed by "While good progress has been made, support from across peninsula through dialogue and and spoken of the need for it to abandon its reckless act of chopping down the the industry is vital and significant collaborative work still consultation. its nuclear programmes. pillar of the DPRK-China relations." needs to be done if the plan is to be delivered successfully Beijing and Pyongyang have a The KCNA commentary denounced In its response Thursday, the Global and the benefits of the consolidation unlocked," said Robert relationship forged in the blood of the the People's Daily, the official Times -- which can sometimes stridently Stansbury, who chairs the joint BoE, regulator, delivery Korean War, and the Asian giant mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist espouse what it sees as China's interests group. (Reuters) remains its wayward neighbour's main party, and the Global Times, which -- dismissed the KCNA article as provider of aid and trade. sometimes reflects the thinking of the "nothing more than a hyper-aggressive Le Pen, Macron clash in fiery But ties have begun to fray in recent leadership, as having "raised lame piece completely filled with nationalistic years, with China increasingly excuses for the base acts of dancing to passion". final French debate exasperated by the North's nuclear the tune of the US". "Pyongyang obviously is grappling antics and fearful of a regional crisis. Chinese suggestions that the North with some form of irrational logic over PARIS (TIP): French centrist Emmanuel Macron and his North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is yet give up its weapons crossed a "red line" its nuclear programme," it added. far-right presidential rival Marine Le Pen clashed over to visit Beijing, more than five years and were "ego-driven theory based on Beijing "should also make Pyongyang terrorism, the economy and Europe in a bad-tempered TV after taking power. big-power chauvinism" said the article, aware that it will react in unprecedented debate on Wednesday, that laid bare their profoundly The media spat is a sign of the level to bylined "Kim Chol" -- believed to be a fashion if Pyongyang conducts another different visions for the country. which ties between the two have pseudonym. "The DPRK will never beg nuclear test", it said. The duel ahead of this Sunday's election was billed as a deteriorated. KCNA regularly carries for the maintenance of friendship with "The more editorials KCNA publishes, confrontation between Macron's call for openness and pro- vivid denunciations of the US, Japan, China, risking its nuclear programme the better Chinese society will be able to market reforms and Le Pen's France-first nationalism. and the South Korean authorities, but it which is as precious as its own life," it understand how Pyongyang thinks, and The tone was set in the opening minutes, with Le Pen is rare for it to turn its ire on China. said, referring to the North by its official how hard it is to solve this nuclear branding the former economy minister and investment Beijing regularly calls for parties to name, the Democratic People's Republic issue," the Global Times said. (AFP) banker "the candidate of the elite" and the "darling of the system". Macron replied that Le Pen, the 48-year-old scion of the Israelis, National Front (FN) party, was "the heir of a system which Israel shows off F-35 stealth has prospered from the fury of the French people for Palestinians decades", adding: "You play with fear." The 39-year-old frequently branded Le Pen a liar and even appear willing to a "parasite of the system", who he said lived off the fighters for first time frustrations of France's blocked political system. make peace deal On Europe, Le Pen accused Macron of being "submissive" TEL AVIV (TIP): Israel on May 1 showed towards German Chancellor Angela Merkel, saying: "France WASHINGTON (TIP):US off its new F-35 stealth fighter jets recently will be led by a woman, either me or Mrs Merkel." President Donald Trump told delivered from the United States as part of an She also accused Macron of an "indulgent attitude" Palestinian President air show marking its annual Independence towards Islamic fundamentalism and constantly sought to Mahmoud Abbas on Day celebrations. remind viewers of his role as a minister in unpopular Wednesday he was Three of Israel's five stealth fighters took to President Francois Hollande's Socialist government. committed to working with the skies along the Mediterranean coast off But Macron was in combative form throughout, Israelis and Palestinians to Tel Aviv as thousands of people gathered at repeatedly portraying Le Pen's proposals as simplistic, reach a peace agreement, but the waterfront to watch. defeatist or dangerous and targeting her proposals to he offered no clues about The F-35s, made by US-based Lockheed withdraw France from the euro in particular. how he would break the Martin, were the highlight of the show, which The euro policy "was the big nonsense of Marine Le Pen's deadlock between the two marked 69 years of Israeli independence. programme," he said midway through the 140-minute debate. sides. Trump, appearing with Israel has received the initial five jets since Le Pen called the euro, shared by 19 countries in the Abbas at the White House, December with the aim of allowing it to operational F-35 squadron. Among its main European Union and blamed by some in France for a rise in told reporters about the maintain its military superiority in the features are advanced stealth capabilities to prices, as "the currency of bankers, it's not the people's peace deal, "We will get this turbulent Middle East, particularly regarding help pilots evade sophisticated missile currency." Trailing in the polls, the debate was probably her done." Abbas, speaking its arch-foe Iran. systems. The pilot's ultra-high-tech helmet, at last chance to change the dynamics of the race ahead of the through a translator, said It plans to purchase a total of 50 F-35s. Its a cost of about $400,000 each, includes its own final weekend of a long and unpredictable campaign. Palestinians were committed first jets are to be operational this year. operating system, with data that appears on A poll by the Elabe group for the BFM channel to a peace agreement that While other countries have ordered the the visor and is also shared elsewhere. immediately afterwards showed that 63 percent of people would create two separate planes, Israel - which receives more than USD Thermal and night vision as well as 360- interviewed found Macron the most convincing versus 34 states based on the 1967 3 billion a year in US defence aid - says it will degree views are possible with cameras percent for Le Pen. (AFP) borders. be the first outside the United States with an mounted on the plane. (AFP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 WORLD 23 THE BLACK PRINCE, TRUE STORY OF THE LAST MAHARAJAH OF PUNJAB, DULEEP SINGH

By Nirpal Singh Shergill in London its independence from British Imperialism LONDON/ HOUSTON (TIP): THE in 1947, and the Sikh kingdom was divided BLACK PRINCE, a historical drama based into India and Pakistan. upon the true story of MaharajaDuleep Produced by Brillstein Entertainment (12 Singh, the boy who became king of Punjab Years a Slave), THE BLACK PRINCE was shortly before it was annexed to the British written and directed by Hollywood Satinder Sartaaj plays Duleep Singh and Amanda Root, Queen Victoria empire, was awarded the Special Jury Remi filmmaker Kavi Raz and filmed widely across "This powerful chapter of Indian history independent film festival. The 2017 event Award, May 2, at the 50th annual WorldFest the U.K. and India. has been poorly documented but it is a concluded last night with the participation of International Film Festival in Houston. The Acclaimed singer-poet Satinder Sartaaj chapter that needs to be re-examined. When 74 countries. Out of 500 feature film event's Gold Remi was also awarded to the marks his acting debut in THE BLACK I received the opportunity to be part of this submissions, a total of 63 films were selected film's Natalie O'Connor for achievement in PRINCE, and is joined by an esteemed cast of wonderful journey and to share this amazing for presentation. Art Direction. British acting stalwarts including Jason but tragic story with the world, I made a THE BLACK PRINCE made separate Maharaja Duleep Singh was exiled by the Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking promise that I share the epic nature of the debuts at the CineQuest Film Festival in San British to a privileged life in England when Barrels, Snatch) as Dr. Login, the foster life of the boy king of the mighty Kingdom of Jose, California and the Manchester Film he was only 15 years old, and was shortly parent for the Maharaja, English stage and Punjab, but I would also share something of Festival in England, both in March of this thereafter converted to Christianity. screen actress Amanda Root (The Iron Lady), myself as well-my heart and my soul-what year. The film will next be unveiled at the Reuniting with his long-lost mother after who portrays Queen Victoria, and veteran moves and inspires me," said writer-director Bentonville Film Festival in Arkansas and at more than a decade, Duleep begins a daring Indian actress Shabana Azmi (City of Joy), Kavi Raz upon receiving the Special Jury the International Film Festival of South journey of self-discovery in order to reclaim as Maharani Jindan, the exiled king's Remi Award. "It's the history of my Asian films (IFFSA) in Toronto in May. his faith and the kingdom that is rightfully mother. The film also features Keith Duffy, ancestors, of a land where I find my roots THE BLACK PRINCE releases in cinemas his. His struggle inspired Sikhs to continue David Essex, Canadian actor Rup Magon and firmly and deeply planted." on 21st July, in the English, Punjabi and their fight for freedom until India regained Sophie Stevens in supporting roles. WorldFest Houston is the world's largest Hindi languages. Hundreds show their support for Virendra Sharma at his Election campaign launch

By Nirpal Singh Shergill in London LONDON (TIP): Hundreds showed up, May 3, in Ealing - Southall to show their support at Virendra Sharma's election campaign launch. Following the shock announcement of a snap general election, today, on the day parliament dissolves, Virendra Sharma launched his campaign to continue as MP for Ealing -Southall,West London. The event was introduced by Dr Onkar Sahota, GLA member for Ealing and Hillingdon, other contributions were made by Steve Pound from Ealing North, Seema Malhota from Feltham and Heston, and Cllr Julian Bell Leader of Ealing Council, West London. Speaking at the launch Virendra Sharma said:"I am proud to represent the area I have lived in for the last 49 years and my campaign will focus on our community and how much we can achieve. This election must be about bringing people together, improving people's lives and turning our backs on the politics of division. This is a British election, and we should be debating British values, not old community conflicts, ancient arguments and squabbles from half a world away and half a century ago. Ealing Southall should be a standard bearer for tolerance and integration. We achieve so much more when we cooperate, when we unite and when we come together. It harms our community when we see ourselves as different and live separate lives. I believe in the freedom of speech, I believe in debate and I believe in the ballot box. We only damage ourselves when we resort to scare tactics and when we try to silence dissenting opinion. I will represent all of Ealing Southall, I will represent every religion, every culture and those unsure of where they belong." With dozens of community groups represented at the Mosque; Sri Guru Ravidass Gurudwara; Vishwa Hindu of course Ealing, and many more prominent individuals launch Virendra Sharma's campaign is one of community Kendra; Sri Guru Amardas Gurudwara; Ramgarhia Sabha from of all communities. unity and people coming together. Southall; Sri Guru Nanak Darbar; Afghan Hindu Society; Not even a shower of rain could dampen the excitement, Organizations represented at the launch included:Shri Rajpoot Society; Haryana Association; South Indian and the groups came together with one voice in support of Guru Singh Sabha Southall; Sri Ram Mandir Temple; Miri Associations; Rajasthan Society; Kashmiri Pandits; Virendra Sharma and his message of tolerance, democracy Piri Gurudwara; Sri Guru Nanak Gurudwara; Abu Bakar Councillors from Hounslow, Hillingdon, Brent, Harrow and and secularism. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 Most surprising HABITS THAT CAN RUIN uses of humble salt istory proves that humans have always built communities either around sources of salt or where YOUR RELATIONSHIP Hthey can trade for it. Held as one of the most essential minerals for survival, salt acts like magic for these here is no rule book when it surprising daily chores. comes to relationships. It’s all Exfoliate dead skin Tabout what you feel is right, and how you handle the situations you are After taking a shower, use plain salt to slough off dead skin exposed too. Gestures and habits that from dry areas like your feed, elbows, or knees. once loomed sweet may become toxic for Eliminate a grease fire the same relationship in some time, and you may not even realise it. Pour salt on top to smother it. Before it becomes difficult to analyse Puffy eyes when and how your relationship started treading the wrong path, here are the Yes it’s true! Salt can actually help you deal with puffy five habits are might be responsible for eyes. Soak a cloth in 1 cup warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of making it toxic. salt. Keeping grudges Test for rotten eggs Noting down all the past mistakes of It is the easiest way to test if an egg is rotten. Put an egg in your partner and bringing them up a cup of water and add two teaspoons of salt. A fresh egg will during arguments as your ‘defence sink but rotten one will float. mechanism’ is definitely not going to Clean tarnished silverware strengthen your bond. It actually stops the growth of your relationship and Maintain your silverware with this essential mineral. All injects bitterness. you need to do is scrub with salt and a dry rag to make your Jealously silverware shiny again. Brown spots on iron Trust us guys, being jealous for anything takes you nowhere. It disturbs Brown spots on the nonstick soleplate of the iron formed your own peace of mind. Instead of by the starch in clothes can disrupt the results. Sprinkle salt burning inside, talk it out with your on a sheet of brown paper, slide the iron across it. Wipe with partner about what is troubling you and a cloth after the iron has cooled down. you will feel much lighter. For white teeth Gifts are not solutions! likes being scolded, mocked, blamed or Being a little flirtatious is not a bad tortured for every minute mistake that thing but it must be within the well- A mixture of one part salt and two parts baking soda will Nobody says no to a cool gift but don’t can be solved with a simple discussion. defined boundaries set by you and your whiten your teeth. This also helps in maintaining healthy use them as a convenient way to hide or It is a subtle form of egotism and ergo, partner. gums by removing built up plaque.No wonder why brands make up your mistakes. It may placate think before opening your gates of Taking your partner for granted are asking – ‘kya aapke toothpaste mein namak hai?’ your partner for time being, but anger. Fruit slices eventually you both will end up moving Being too dependent Ah, this one needs not to be in circles on the same issue. emphasised! It is always great to One of the most popular tricks to keep potatoes and apples Emotional drama? No please! Depending upon your partner for surprise your companion with sweet from turning brown once they're sliced is to put them in every little thing is another toxic habit gestures and let them know how special salted cold water. Try it to believe it! It is good to have genuine emotions for and might be turn off for your partner. they are! De-Stink refrigerator each other but turning them into a It’s really important to be independent Expectation level drama sort of a thing is a warning sign and have a life out of the relationship as Next time you plan to clean the fridge, use a mixture of salt for your relationship. For instance, well. Let’s be honest here. Relationships are and soda water to scrub the inside of your refrigerator. The threatening your partner with break up, Respect not fairy tales and it is not necessary scrub will remove stains and grease and cut odors too. divorce or anything like that for their that everything will turn out the way every little mistake is a toxic habit. Not just to your partner, you need to you had expected. One must be open for Aggression be respectful towards his/her parents adjustments and keep the expectation and the people who matter to them. level realistic. This one is pretty obvious. Nobody Being flirtatious Source: TOI FOOD CORNER TOMATO FISH INGREDIENTS 250 gm tomato, 1 large onion, 2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 MAKE YOUR MAKE-UP teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 pinch salt, 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, 500 gm fish, 2 tablespoon MELT-PROOF BY DUNKING yoghurt (curd), 1 teaspoon red chilli, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 3 tablespoon refined oil. YOUR FACE IN WATER! Method hen it comes to beauty, Koreans are never afraid Remove any pin bones from the fish fillets and cut into to try new things. From snail-slime face packs to large chunks. Rub 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder and 1 tsp salt Wvolcanic clay masks, Korean women love to over the fish and set aside for 10 minutes. experiment with their beauty techniques. And the latest Boil water in a pan. Make a cross cut on the stem side of Korean trend will just surprise you! Women are now the tomatoes. Plunge the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 submerging their faces in water to achieve flawless make- seconds and remove. Peel the tomatoes and chop them up. finely. Also, chop onions very finely. This technique is called 'jamsu' which translates to Heat oil in a large pan. Spread the fish pieces on the pan Remove from fire, cool slightly and blend in a blender to diving in Korean. The jamsu beauty trick involves coating and fry till golden in color. Turn and fry on the other side get a coarse paste. Return the paste to the pan on the fire. your face with baby powder and then submerging the as well. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. made-up face in the cold water for 30 seconds. Add the onions to the same pan. Saute for 5-6 minutes till Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for a minute. Whisk Wondering why beauty buffs are swearing by this trick? soft and cooked. Add the turmeric powder, red chili the yoghurt and add to the simmering curry. The trick of using baby powder (which works like baking) powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, ginger paste, Add the fish pieces along with any juices and simmer for and water dunking seals the make-up—which means you'll sugar and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and cook for 4-5 4-5 minutes. Add the chopped coriander and mix well. get long lasting melt-proof make-up. So, if you want matte, minutes till the tomatoes are tender. Remove from fire and serve hot with rice or rotis. oil-free skin in summers, this trick might come handy. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 HEALTH & FITNESS 25 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SLEEP DRUNK ost of us, if not all, sleep while we are still tipsy. Sleep may Mcome to you easy and too quickly then, however, your sleep quality is not even close to relaxed. Alcohol has Listen closely to your knees, they may be giving you the ability to agitate your body’s chemistry, thus, haywiring your entire clues about osteoarthritis, according to a new study sleep mechanism. Want to know what happens to your body when you catch forty winks while still drunk? Have a ARE YOUR KNEES MAKING A look. WEIRD NOISE? YOU MAY BE A distressed slumber Studies say that if you sleep drunk, AT RISK OF OSTEOARTHRITIS you might fall asleep too quickly but this ear grating, cracking or popping sounds when you will negatively affect the latter half of bend your knees? You may be at an increased risk of your sleep. Drinking in excess also Hdeveloping osteoarthritis, a new study suggests. makes you distressed and tired. This Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs when may translate to an increased pulse rate, flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down. which may further result in increased Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in the US anxiety. analysed data from about 3,500 participants who were at high Delay in onset of REM sleep risk for developing knee osteoarthritis. They found that people who heard grating, cracking, or Rapid Eye Movement or REM is a popping sounds in or around their knee joint may be at an restorative sleep. It allows brain to calm increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. stress and process the emotions and Researchers also found that people who developed memories you made during the day. osteoarthritis within a year, more than 75 per cent had signs Usually, there are 5 to 7 cycles of REM walk during their drunk sleep. This can consumption leaves you impatient the of osteoarthritis on radiographic images but no frequent sleep in a normal night's sleep of an even cause impaired memory. whole night. As alcohol is diuretic, it knee pain at the start of the study. average person. As alcohol wrecks the Elevated heart rate directly affects your kidneys. This makes “This study suggests that if these people have noisy knees, body’s functioning, it reduces REM sleep you pee more frequently and is harmful they are at higher risk for developing pain within the next cycles to just 1 or 2. This interruption in You may think that alcohol intake for your kidney health. Consuming year compared with the people who do not have noisy knees,” REM sleep could lead to grogginess and helps you have a peaceful sleep but it is alcohol also reduces the production of said Grace Lo, assistant professor at Baylor College of will make you feel lethargic throughout actually the contrary.The body’s nervous vasopressin, a hormone required to Medicine. the following day. system becomes more active and the indicate kidneys to reabsorb required “Many people who have signs of osteoarthritis on x-rays Loud snoring heart rate increases leading to a spike in quantity of water rather than flushing it do not necessarily complain of pain, and there are no known blood pressure. This state of your body through urine. strategies for preventing the development of pain in this Consuming alcohol makes your body and mind during the sleep leaves you More sweating group of people,” Lo said. muscles relax, including the muscles in stressed and restless the following day. Future studies that target people who have x-ray signs of your throat. When you fall asleep with Frequent peeing It makes you sweat more, causing you osteoarthritis, and who do not complain of pain but do relaxed throat muscles, you tend to snore to feel dehydrated when you wake up the report noisy knees, hold the promise of identifying loudly. Some people may even talk or The ‘regenerative sleep’ after alcohol next morning. interventions that can prevent knee pain, researchers said. NEW STUDY FINDS HOW AIR POLLUTION LEADS TO HEART ATTACK, STROKE

ritish researchers have found inhaled nanoparticles, especially Bthose coming out of vehicles, enter the bloodstream through the lungs and build up in vessels over a period of time, which runs the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The new findings, published on ANTIBIOTICS MAY UP Wednesday in the journal ACS Nano, build on previous evidence show the MISCARRIAGE RISK particles we breathe get into our blood omen who take common antibiotics to treat and are carried to different parts of the infections during the early stages of pregnancy body, including arteries, blood vessels Wmay be at a two-fold higher risk of suffering a and the heart. miscarriage, a new study warns. Researchers said these nanoparticles Researchers from the Universite de Montreal in Canada tend to build up in damaged blood looked at data from about 8,702 cases, defined as clinically vessels of people who already suffer detected spontaneous abortions, which were matched with from coronary heart disease - the 87,020 controls. The mean gestational age at the time of condition that causes heart attacks - and miscarriage was 14 weeks. make it worse. Researchers found that many classes of common Experts have long known that air pollution damages our cardiovascular “When pollution levels go up, people antibiotics, such as macrolides, quinolones, tetracyclines, pollution causes serious health risks health,” said Jeremy Pearson, a living with chronic respiratory illnesses sulfonamides and metronidazole, were associated with and can trigger fatal heart attacks and professor and associate medical director like asthma and bronchitis, experience increased risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy. strokes. But until now scientists were at the British Heart Foundation charity an aggravation of symptoms. Pollution Erythromycin and nitrofurantoin, often used to treat not sure how particles inhaled into the that part-funded the study. also results in hypertension, increasing urinary tract infections in pregnant women, were not lungs go on to affect heart health. According to a Centre for Science and the risk of heart attack and stroke. This associated with increased risk, the researchers said.These “There is no doubt that air pollution is Environment report, more than 6 lakh study is just another proof,” Dr Srikant findings may be useful for policy-makers to update a killer, and this study brings us a step people die in India each year due to Sharma, senior consultant physician at guidelines for the treatment of infections during closer to solving the mystery of how air outdoor air pollution. Delhi’s Moolchand Hospital, said. pregnancy , the researchers noted. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 CHINESE SCIENTISTS TAKE QUANTUM LEAP IN COMPUTING BEIJING (TIP): Chinese scientists have built the world's WHATSAPP FOR ANDROID first quantum computing machine that goes beyond the early conventional or classical computers, paving way to the GETS 'NEW' USER INTERFACE realisation of quantum computing. acebook-owned WhatsApp has rolled out a new Scientists announced their achievement at the Shanghai update for its Android app. Bearing version number Institute for Advanced Studies of University of Science and F2.17.146, the update introduces some user interface Technology of China on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency changes to the app. reported. After the update, WhatsApp's Android app has a separate They believe quantum computing could in some ways dwarf button for video calling. The placement of the attachment the processing power of supercomputers. One analogy to button has also been changed. A new video calling button is explain the concept of quantum computing is that it is like placed next to the voice calling button, on the top left corner being able to read all the books in a library at the same time, of the upper bar. whereas conventional computing is like having to read them The attachment button now sits next to the camera icon one after another. in the text bar. Moreover, the shape of the text input field Pan Jianwei, an academician of the Chinese Academy of has been tweaked. It now has rounded corners instead of Sciences and a leading quantum physicist, said quantum being rectangular in shape. computing exploits the fundamental quantum superposition Professor Lu Chaoyang (C) of the University of Science and Recently, an online report suggested that WhatsApp will principle to enable ultra-fast parallel calculation and Technology of China checks the operating status of the soon introduce a new feature that'll enable users to pin simulation capabilities. quantum computing machine with his students at a lab in individual or group chats. The chat-pinning feature is In normal silicon computer chips, data is rendered in one of Shanghai, east China, May 3, 2017. available in WhatsApp for Android's beta version 2.17.162 or two states: 0 or 1. However, in quantum computers, data could 2.17.163. exist in both states simultaneously, holding exponentially The research team is exploring three technical routes: The feature allows users to select up to three chats more information. systems based on single photons, ultra-cold atoms and (including individual or group chats) on top of the list, so The computing power of a quantum computer grows superconducting circuits. that they don't get lost. To pin a chat, users can long press on exponentially with the number of quantum bits that can be Pan explained that manipulation of multi-particle it and tap on the pin icon seen on the top bar. The icon is manipulated. This could effectively solve large-scale entanglement is the core of quantum computing technology accompanied by other icons which can be used to access computation problems that are beyond the ability of current and has been the focus of international competition in other options such as delete, mute or archive. classical computers, Pan said. quantum computing research. In the photonic system, his The same method can also be used to unpin chats. Users Due to the enormous potential of quantum computing, team has achieved the first 5, 6, 8 and 10 entangled photons in will need to long press on the chat once again and tap the pin Europe and the US are actively collaborating in their research. the world and is at the forefront of developments. Pan said icon on the top to unpin it. High-tech companies, such as Google, Microsoft and IBM, also quantum computers could, in principle, solve certain have massive interests in quantum computing research. problems faster than classical computers. Indian-origin scientist helps develop robot drill for 50 times faster skull surgery

WASHINGTON (TIP): A new computer-driven robotic drill that can make a type of complex cranial surgery 50 times faster than standard procedures has been developed by scientists including one of Indian origin. SquareTrade tests find Samsung The automated drill, similar to those used in machine auto parts, produces Galaxy S8 phones more prone fast, clean and safe cuts, reducing the time the wound is open and the patient to screen cracks, damages is anaesthetised. amsung’s latest phones feature big wraparound This can decrease the incidence of screens and lots of glass. They also appear to break infection, human error, and surgical Smore easily, according to tests run by SquareTrade, a cost, according to the findings published company that sells gadget-repair plans. in the journal Neurosurgical Focus. The nearly all-glass design of Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and To perform complex surgeries, S8 Plus makes them beautiful, SquareTrade said, but also especially cranial surgeries, surgeons “extremely susceptible to cracking when dropped from any typically use hand drills to make angle.” Samsung had no comment. intricate openings, adding hours to a The new phones have received positive reviews from The procedure. The automated drill reduces Associated Press and other outlets. Samsung says advanced the time for bone removal from two structures, such as nerves and major performed thousands of times a year to orders for the S8 were 30 percent higher than that for the hours using a hand drill to 2.5 minutes. veins and arteries that must be avoided. expose slow-growing, benign tumours Galaxy S7 phones. The company didn’t release specific "It was like doing archaeology.We had to Surgeons use this information to that form around the auditory nerves, figures. The S8 starts at $750, which is about $100 higher slowly take away the bone to avoid programme the cutting path of the drill. researchers said. than the S7. sensitive structures," said William "The software lets the surgeon choose This cut is not only difficult, the SquareTrade said Monday that cracks appeared on Couldwell, a neurosurgeon at the optimum path from point A to point cutting path also must avoid several screens of both the S8 and S8 Plus after just one face-down University of Utah in the US. B, like Google Maps," said Balaji. sensitive features, including facial drop onto a sidewalk from six feet. The phones had similar "I was interested in developing a low- In addition, the surgeon can nerves and the venous sinus, a large problems when dropped on the backs and sides. cost drill that could do a lot of the grunt programme safety barriers along the vein that drains blood from the brain. Unsurprisingly, both models did well in water-drop tests. work to reduce surgeon fatigue," said A cutting path within one millimetre of Risks of this surgery include loss of The phones had some audio distortion, but that is typical K Balaji, associate professor at sensitive structures. facial movement. and temporary. The S8 has water-resistance features. University of Utah. The drill does the heavy lifting by The device also has an automatic SquareTrade didn’t test the phones’ battery, the source of The patient is first is imaged using a removing most of the bone, similar to a emergency shut-off switch. During problems that led to a recall of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 CT scan to gather bone data and identify mill, accurately and rapidly. surgery, the facial nerve is monitored phone. the exact location of sensitive The translabyrinthine surgery is for any signs of irritation. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 BIZ & FINANCE 27

INDIA NOTIFIES PHASED INDIA’S REVENUE RECEIPTS MANUFACTURING PLAN FOR TO HIT RS 30 LAKH CRORE MOBILE PHONES IN 2 YEARS ON INFRA PUSH NEW DELHI (TIP): An integrated waterways, railways and highways,” policy is on the anvil to ramp up Gadkari said. infrastructure at a time when India’s Terming GST as “a historic decision”, revenue receipts are set to touch the Rs the minister exuded confidence that the 30 lakh-crore mark in the next two years, major tax reform coupled with Union minister Nitin Gadkari said. demonetisation are bound to give a push “An integrated policy for the sector to the country’s total revenue receipts. will be formulated and placed before the “Post-demonetisation and GST nation to bolster its economic growth. regime, India’s revenue receipts are Unlike the precedent of working in silos, likely to touch Rs 28-30 lakh crore in the various ministries like road, port, rail, next two years coupled with steps to aviation and shipping would closely strengthen infrastructure,” Gadkari coordinate,” said Gadkari, who holds the said. portfolio of road transport, highways Nitin Gadkari When the NDA government took over and shipping, after inaugurating the in 2014, the revenue receipts read Rs 13 India Integrated Transport and today, would garner Rs 2 lakh crore lakh crore, which could scale up to Rs 20 Logistics Summit 2017 here. investment. lakh crore during the three years of the The maiden IITL summit saw various The summit is in line with the present regime, the minister pointed NEW DELHI (TIP): The Ministry of Electronics and IT government departments come together government’s plans to have an effective out. has notified phased manufacturing programme to boost on a single platform. multi-modal logistics and transport He also touched on employment part, indigenous production of mobile phones by providing tax Gadkari said such a huge initiative is sector to make Indian economy more saying holistic development of a relief and other incentives on components and accessories taken for the first time and various competitive. massive network of roads, ports, rail and used for the devices. departments will hold meetings to chalk Claiming that this government is aviation will create more jobs. "The Phased Manufacturing Programme has been out a policy which could be placed before “pro-poor”, the minister added that His ministry, Gadkari said, is taking notified with the objective of substantially increasing the the Cabinet or the Prime Minister. extensive planning to boost the length of National Highways to 2 domestic value addition for establishment of a robust This is seen as a step towards infrastructure will not only reduce the lakh km soon and is committed to Cellular mobile handsets manufacturing eco-system in realising the Prime Minister’s vision of high logistics cost, but realise the dream achieving a target of building 40 km of India," an official statement said. holistic development as augmenting of double-digit growth soon. roads a day from the current 23 km. The programme will enable the Cellular mobile handset infrastructure, the topmost priority of “If we have to wipe out poverty, if we Thirteen expressways are on the anvil and related sub-assembly and component industry to plan the government, will help eradicate want to achieve double-digit growth, we and work has been initiated on five of their investments in the sector, it further said. poverty. will have to augment infrastructure in them with a target of completing the Rs With the implementation of PMP, the value addition or The minister is optimistic that the an integrated manner and we are 12,000 crore Eastern Peripheral share of indigenously procured components in three-day summit, which got under way focusing on developing a network of Expressway by August 15 this year. manufacturing of feature phones will go up from about 15 to 37 per cent and the same for smart phones will move up from about 10 to 26 per cent. Euro zone economy outperforms "This initiative will help in building a robust indigenous Uber in US court to fight on mobile manufacturing ecosystem in India, and we believe US with robust start to year that it will incentivise large scale manufacturing. possible shutdown of "It is our road map to ensure an increase in the domestic value addition in manufacturing of mobile handsets," self-driving program Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said. SAN FRANSISCO The phased manufacturing programme was proposed by (TIP): Uber a joint panel, Fast Track Task Force, of the industry and the Technologies Inc goes government. before a U.S. judge on "This programme will be rolled out over a period of Wednesday to fight for time... The focus is to ensure that through appropriate fiscal the right to continue and financial incentives, indigenous manufacturing of work on its self-driving cellular mobile handsets and various sub-assemblies, which car program, the latest go into manufacturing of handsets, can be promoted over a phase in a courtroom period of time," the statement said. battle over trade secrets The phase-wise programme covers mechanics, die cut that threatens to topple parts, microphone and receiver, key pad and USB cable in BRUSSELS (TIP): The euro zone economy started the year a central pillar of Uber’s growth strategy. the current financial year. with robust growth that outstripped that of the United States The ride-services company is contesting a lawsuit by It also aims to promote the indigenous manufacturing of and set the stage for a strong 2017, preliminary estimates Alphabet Inc’s self-driving car unit, Waymo, which accused populated printed circuit boards, camera modules and showed. former Waymo engineer and current Uber executive Anthony connectors in 2018-19, and display assembly, touch panels, The improving economy may weaken the eurosceptic Levandowski of taking technical secrets from Waymo and vibrator motor and ringer in 2019-20. parties that have gained ground in several European Union using them to help Uber’s self-driving car development. "The programme will be extended to parts, sub-parts, states over the past years, many of which have denounced the If it were proven that Levandowski and Uber conspired in inputs for aforesaid sub assemblies as the manufacturing poor state of their economies and called for ditching the euro taking the information, that could have dire consequences for ecosystem evolves over the next few years," the statement and returning to national currencies. Uber, say legal and ride-hailing industry experts. Uber’s $68 said. The gross domestic product of the 19-country euro zone bloc billion valuation is propped up in part by investors’ belief it The government is also in process of formulating second grew by 0.5% on the quarter in the first quarter, which will be a dominant player in the emerging business of self- phase of PMP which it expects will enhance value addition translates to annualised growth of 1.8% in all of 2017, the driving cars. At issue on Wednesday is Waymo’s demand that to 58.3 per cent in feature phones and 39.6 per cent in European statistics agency Eurostat said. U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup in San Francisco smartphones. The preliminary euro zone figure is much higher than the issue an injunction barring Uber from using any of the "PMP-II is currently under preparation by the Fast Track 0.7% annualised growth recorded in the United States in the technology that Waymo said was stolen. If Alsup issues a Task Force, set up by MeitY," the statement said. same quarter, the weakest performance since the first quarter broadly worded order against Uber, it could all but shut down Fast Track Task Force Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said of 2014, according to U.S. estimates. Uber’s self-driving car program while court proceedings the mobile industry is on a robust path of enterprise The weaker performance of the U.S. economy was a blow for continue. Alsup is not expected to rule immediately on creation and developing a world-scale industry. the administration of Donald Trump, who has promised Wednesday,but he may intimate which way he is leaning. At a "We will not get entrapped by protectionism, but will strong growth with a protectionist agenda. hearing last month, Alsup warned Uber that it may face an create deep competencies, both cost and skills, which will The contrasting data from the U.S. and the euro zone may injunction, saying of the evidence amassed by Waymo: “I’ve create a globally benchmarked workforce and weaken the French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, who never seen a record this strong in 42 years.” complementary industries intertwined with the global is calling for tariff barriers to protect the French economy. Uber Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick has said that mobile phone and component ecosystem equally She faces free-trade supporter Emmanuel Macron in a May 7 autonomous vehicles, though still in their infancy, are critical encouraging global and domestic enterprises," Mohindroo runoff, which polls show Macron is likely to win. to the company’s long-term success and future growth. said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 TRAVEL FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017

f you are looking for an adventurous getaway, now would be an ideal time for it. IThis time around, trek through the lesser travelled areas of the Himalayas, and experience the magic of clear skies, colourful landscapes, and uninterrupted views of the lofty peaks. Take your pick. LESSER EXPLORED Solang Valley Located near Manali, at an altitude of about 2,560 m, Solang Valley offers a beautiful view of the snowclad Himayan range. A trek from Manali to Solang (16 km) is one of the best ways to reach the place. The trek will TREKS take you through paths with picturesque surroundings and deodar forests. Moreover, you won't just find snow-capped mountains to gaze at; the trail is laden with apple orchards, a few old villages, and abundant lush green environs. Once at Solang, you can try out activities such as paragliding, zorbing, horse- riding, etc. Naggar A trek from Naggar, a quaint settlement in the Kullu district, to the village of Malana, takes about three days. Going through the Chanderkhani Pass is a part of the Naggar trek. It's a great opportunity not just to marvel at the beauty of nature, but also to experience the selfless hospitality of the rural folk living in these mountainous areas. On your trail, you will come across villages like Rumsu and pastures like Shillu Pathar that are ideal to camp for the night. The descent to the village of Malana is steep. Therefore, it is important to be careful while trekking. Chalal Chalal is a small village situated very close to the small town of Kasol. It is located on the banks of the Parvati River and provides a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of Kasol. This is a short trek, but it nevertheless proves to be an enthralling experience. The road to Chalal is scenic; the path runs along the river, which has huge boulders where one can relax in the middle of the trek. For anyone taking a trek to Rasol or higher, it is a good idea to stop by Chahal to rest or stalk up on supplies. Sandakphu Sandakphu, a part of the Singalila Ridge, is the highest peak of West Bengal. With an altitude of 3,636 m, the summit is a surreal experience, and is a must-see for people who love adventure treks. It is one of the few places that offers trekkers a majestic view of four of the tallest mountains in the world - Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu - spread across India, Nepal, Bhutan and further. The trek to Sandakphu is a long one, and it is advisable to carry enough supplies to last through the journey. The distances between one pit stop and the next are quite long. Once you start your trek from Manebhanjan, which is about an hour's drive from Darjeeling, it takes nearly four hours to reach Chitre. The trail is quiet steep, with a mixture of rocky, gravel-filled paths, as well as levelled land, which are easier for walking. The trail towards Kalipokhri is beautiful and you see an abundance of exotic, colourful birds. By the end of the day, you reach the small Black Lake of Kalipokhri - the sacred lake that never freezes, with Buddhist prayer flags hanging over it. You can camp at Kalipokhri and head out to Sandakphu the next morning, which is a relatively easier trek of about 6 km. Roopkund Situated at an altitude of 4,463 m, this is a moderately challenging trek. The Roopkund, or Skeleton, Lake, (several human skeletons were found at the site in 1942) is one of the sites that attracts adventure lovers. The challenging terrain is accompanied by picturesque sights of snow-capped mountains and the Bedni Bugyal grasslands. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 SPIRITUALITY 29

he glory of the Vedas knows no bounds and it is manifested in the affairs of Tthe world in a manner that defies comparison. Of all the sacred places on earth Kasi comes foremost. When we speak in praise of other hallowed THE VEDIC WISDOM centres, we say that they are equal to Kasi in holiness. From this we know the importance of that city. In the south there is a pilgrim centre which has come to be called "Daksina Kasi (Southern Kasi). There is an Uttara Kasi (Northern Kasi) in the Himalaya. Vrddhacalm in Tamil Nadu is also known as "Vrddha Kasi". In Tirunelveli district (of Tamil Nadu) there is a town called " Tenkasi" (this also means " Southern Kasi"). When we speak in praise of a sacred place it is customary to describe it as being "equal to Kasi". But Kumbhakonam is considered greater than Kasi (" in greatness it weighs one grain more than Kasi"). Here is a stanza that speaks of the high place accorded to Kumbhakonam. Anyaksetre krtam papam punyaksetre vinasyati Punyaksetre krtam papam Varanasyam vinasyati Varanasyam krtam papam Kumbhakone vinasyati Kumbhakone krtam papam Kumbhakone vinasyati "The sin committed in any (ordinary) place is washed away in a sacred place. That must conclude from the foregoing that Kasi Veda.” The famous Tamil work on ethics, the Veda. " Thus we see that the Vedas have a committed in any sacred place is washed comes first among the sacred places and that Tirukkural, is also called the "Tamil Veda.” special place of honour. away in Varanasi (that is Kasi). The sin the Ganga is the holiest of the tirthas. It is in During the time of the author of the Kural, The Vedic river is ageless and it traverses committed in Varanasi is wiped away in this way that, when any work is to be Tiruvalluvar, there was the "Kadai Samgam" the length and breadth of our land as the Kumbhakonam. And the sin earned in extolled, it is said tob e “equal to the Vedas". in Madurai. In that city there was a seat very life-blood of our culture. This river Kumbhakonam, well it is destroyed only in The Ramayana is a very famous poetic work. received as a gift from Sundaresvara. Only should not be allowed to dry up. There is no Kumbhakonam. " The glory of Kasi is that all There are many versions of it. Take any the worthy could sit on it. greater responsibility for a Hindu than that other sacred places are likened to it. Even language in India: the story of Rama will be The unworthy would be pushed aside. Was of keeping the Vedas a live and vibrant when a place is said to be superior to Kasi seen to be a theme in drama, poetry, music, such a ting possible? We cannot believe it; but tradition. The sound of the Vedas must the implication is that Kasi is uniquely great. etc, in its literature. The greatness of the we do believe that when a coin is inserted in pervade everywhere, must fill all space. The It has acquired a distinction by being made Ramayana is such that it is exalted to the a machine we get a ticket. [Here the truths enshrined in them must be spread far an object of comparison. A great man has position of a Veda. "Vedah Paramaguru tells the story of Tiruvalluvar and wide and the rituals enjoined on us by composed a poem on Kasi. " ksetranam Pracetasadasitsaksadramayanatmana. and his Kural and how the poets of his time them must be made to flourish. Sufficient it uttamanam api yad upamaya ka pi loke " The Veda itself was born as Ramayana to came to regard Tamil as great as Sanskrit would be if the Vedic dharma remains prasastih, " so it begins. It means: Hindu Valmiki, the son of Pracetas. The since it had now come into possession of a vigorous and is maintained atleast in our Dharma 337 "By being likened to it even Mahabharatha too is celebrated as a Veda: in work like Kural which, they said, was equal land. If a man's heart is stout he will survive highly esteemed places become famous- that fact it is called the fifth Veda ("pancamo to the Vedas. This story occurs in Chapter 5, even if all other parts of his body are is Kasi.” Vedah"). Vaisnavas glorify the Tiruvaymozhi Part Two, and “The Vedas in their Original afflicted. In the same way, if the Vedas Similarly, when you speak highly of scared as a Veda. It is the work of Nammazhvar, who Form.”] Saivas [in Tamil Nadu] regard the flourish in this land all nations will prosper tirthas you liken them to the Ganga or say is also called Sathakopan and Maran. They Tiruvacakam as the Tamil Veda. To the and live in peace and happiness. This is the that they are more holy than that river. We say: "Maran Sathakopan composed the Tamil Christians in India the Bible is the "Satya - prayer of the Vedic dharma. SARASWATI: GODDESS OF KNOWLEDGE

araswati is the beloved Hindu goddess overgrazing and irrigation. personification of the river itself. As its her festival in the spring. She is dressed of knowledge, music and the arts. In To the people who lived along her banks, waters began to fail and the Harappa modestly without ornaments or jewels, SBuddhism, she is a guardian deity who the goddess settlements shifted eastward towards the representing her preference for knowledge upholds the teachings of Gautama Buddha. Saraswati was mighty Indus Valley, Saraswati began to lose over material things. Her consort is Brahma. In Burma she is called Thurathadi or originally a her status as a river goddess and became Saraswati has four arms, representing the Tipitaka Medaw, in China her name is increasingly associated with literature, the four aspects of human personality in Biàncáitian, in Thai, Surasawadee and in arts and music. As centuries passed, she learning: the mind, intellect, alertness, and Japanese, Benzaiten. grew further to embody the concepts of ego. These four arms also represent the 4 Her name, which derives from two words, intelligence, consciousness, knowledge, Vedas (the sacred books of the Hindu faith), "saras" (meaning "flow") and "wati" (meaning creativity, education, enlightenment and which in turn represent the 3 forms of "a woman"), gives clues as to her origin. power. This embodiment of everything literature, poetry, prose and music. She holds Ten thousand years ago, a mighty river associated with refinement and in her hands a book (prose), a rosary of flowed, three to ten kilometers wide at its culture points to her importance crystal beads (poetry) and a vina (music). largest. Called the Saraswati by those in the founding of an Her final hand holds a pot of sacred water, who lived along its banks (and now known independent civilization that which represents the purity of these three to geologists as the Ghaggar-Hakra River), has endured for thousands of arts and their power to purify human it carried glacial water from the years. thought. Himalayas through the plains of Today Saraswati is depicted as a northwest India and probably ended in a beautiful, light-skinned woman Page sponsored by series of terminal lakes within the Thar dressed in white, signifying the ARISH K. SAHANI Desert, its water only reaching the sea in purity of true knowledge. She very wet rainy seasons. Many may be depicted near a Serving Since 1972 significant archaeological sites have flowing river, relating to her Please Call or Write been excavated along its course-way, early history as a river goddess. for Your Insurance indicating that the river played a vital Her mount is the swan, Needs part in the development of the Indus symbolizing her ability to Arish, Shiv, Priya Valley Civilization. However, the discriminate between good and Saraswati began to dry up during the bad; however she is more often 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 Harappan and the Late Harappan phase as pictured seated on a white Nelumbo evidenced by the abandonment of many nucifera lotus, indicating her [email protected] sites, at the latest around 1900 BCE. This association with Absolute Truth. “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall probably occurred due to the capture of its Occasionally she is associated save it? If India’s own children don’t cling to their tributaries by the Indus and Yamuna River with the colour yellow, the faith, who shall guard it?Indian alone can save systems and the loss of water in much of its colour of the mustard plant India, and India and catchment area, caused by deforestation, flowers that bloom at the time of Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 SUNNY LEONE TURNS COMMENTATOR, GETS A THUMBS UP FROM SEHWAG

unny Leone may be raising the mercury levels these days by Sposting her hot pictures on social media, but that’s not the only thing about her that’s making news. She is also making her presence felt in PRIYANKA TO ATTEND the field of cricket. The actress turned live UNICEF GALA IN SA commentator for an online application and recorded with Sunil ctress Priyanka Chopra will attend a Grover during a cricket match UNICEF's gala fundraising event to between Shah Rukh Khan’s and Preity Ahighlight the challenges faced by Zinta’s teams recently at an ongoing children affected by violence here this week. cricket league. Not one to stop at that, The May 6, inaugural event plans to bring Sunny then challenged the together some of the biggest names from across commentating skills of Virender the globe to leverage their support to enhance Sehwag. care and protection of children affected due to On Tuesday, cricket lovers in violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Delhi’s Ferozeshah Kotla stadium Priyanka, 34, served as a UNICEF national were treated to Sunny’s funny banter Ambassador in India for nearly ten years and and her love for cricket. Her turn as a was recently appointed a UNICEF Goodwill commentator even got a thumbs up Ambassador. from Sehwag. Must say, if acting "The visit of UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador doesn’t work out, she’s got a back-up Priyanka Chopra to South Africa will highlight plan for sure. Source: TOI the challenges faced by children affected by violence. Her visit is providing UNICEF with a unique opportunity to profile our mandate and values that guide our daily work for every child in South Africa," a statement from UNICEF read. It will also feature a fashion show by the country's most renowned Indian-origin designer Gavin Rajah. There will be a live auction as well, funds raised from which will go towards the child protection programmes of UNICEF South Africa. Source: PTI MOVIE REVIEW

Baahubali 2 total collection crosses Rs 600 crore mark in 4 days BAAHUBALI 2: SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2 (Bahubali: The Conclusion) has collected over 600 crore gross at the worldwide box office and shattered the lifetime collection record of Bahubali: The Beginning in four days. Having rocked the box office over the weekend, the Prabhas and Rana Daggubali starrer was expected to continue its dream run on Monday, May 1, which happened THE to be the holiday on account of the Labour Day. As per early estimates, Baahubali 2 registered fantastic response at the ticket counters in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka CONCLUSION and Kerala during the day. she feels that he has the true makings of a ruler first part did. Albeit with some childish CAST: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka and benefactor. Bhalla is peeved. His father and conspiracy theories added in. Of course, the end Shetty, Sathyaraj, Tamannaah, Nassar and he conspire to overthrow Baahubali. And they comes together in a long-drawn climax that Ramya Krishnan use Kattappa(Sathyaraj) and the Sivagami as could have been 10-minutes shorter. DIRECTION: S S Rajamouli pawns in their game. But don’t judge Baahubali. Just savour it. It is GENRE: Action a visual extravaganza that India must feast on. REVIEW DURATION: 2 hours 48 minutes Part 2-The Conclusion onerously carries the This part is more prequel than sequel equity of the first part on its shoulder and ups STORY because initially the story traces the origins of the scale on many counts—especially in Amarendra Baahubali(Prabhas) and Baahubali’s father, who was originally meant to heroism. Baahubali has been sketched out as Bhalla Deva(Rana Daggubati) are cousins be the King of Mahishmati. It also delves on the such a symbol of strength and power that he raised by the same mother, Sivagami(Ramya love-story between Amarendra and makes you root for him throughout. Prabhas is Krishnan) who is also the reigning Queen of Devasena(Anushka Shetty), who is mother of terrific as father and son. What’s more, this part Mahishmati. Amarendra is orphaned in his Mahendra Baahubali(Prabhas in a dual role.) provides an answer to a question uppermost in childhood and despite the fact that Bhalla is Recounted in the folklore-meets-Aesop’s fable- everyone’s mind for the last two years—it tells her own son, the Queen wants to crown style, the plot is simple and carries the good you why Katappa, the old faithful, killed Amarendra the King of Mahishmati because triumphs over evil thought forward just like the Baahubali Senior. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 HOLLYWOOD 31 LIV TYLER’S ‘MAMA SAID’ TO CELEBRATE MOTHERHOOD

BLAKE LIVELY SPORTED 200 CARATS OF JEWELLERY AT MET GALA head of Mother's Day which falls optimism of motherhood, with a nod to what your 'mama said' as a child and ctress Blake Lively wore almost 200 on May 14, Liv Tyler has acted in the loving influence mothers have on growing up is very important. I often try carats of jewellery at the 2017 Met Gala Aand co-directed a film titled 'Mama their children. to think of things that I can say to my Ared carpet. The 29-year-old actress, who Said' in support of an NGO. The Hollywood actress features in the children in a way that they can hear me was dressed in gold, embellished Versace gown The film is a launch by American film alongside Coco Rocha, Candice the same way I heard my mom," Tyler said with a blue-feathered train, completed her look clothing brand Gap in support of charity Swanepoel, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and in a statement. with over USD 3.5 million of jewellery. Every Mother Counts. Cass & Ali Bird with their children. The film depicts mothers enjoying The ensemble included an 82-carat pair of Tyler has co-directed it with Paola "I often think of the things my intimate, candid moments with their Burma earrings, a 50-carat triple sapphire ring, Kudacki, with whom she set out to create grandmother and my mother have been children playing, dancing and bonding. a 28-carat nude diamond pear shape ring and a a film that embodies the joys and telling me my whole life. Remembering Source: IANS 10-carat triangle diamond ring. Source: PTI MOVIE REVIEW Elizabeth Hurley takes James Gunn tries to regurgitate the lightning–in-a- elephant ride GUARDIANS OF bottle success of the first film, by replicating some of the comedic elements that worked for it. Which isn’t ctress Elizabeth entirely a bad thing – as this is arguably the most Hurley, who is vibrant and whimsical comic book film we’ve seen in Acurrently filming THE GALAXY VOL. 2 a while, and that’s precisely what it should be. 'Phoenix Wilder: The Great CAST: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin The movie’s ability to exist on it’s own two legs as Elephant Adventure' in South Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen an engaging, science-fiction story is it’s strongest Africa, took a break from her Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sylvester Stallone point. This might come across as a disappointment to shooting schedule to take an DIRECTION: James Gunn fans expecting a setup to upcoming films – ‘Avengers: elephant ride. Infinity War’ and ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, but keeping the Hurley shared a GENRE: Action proceedings self-contained to this ragtag bunch of photograph of her enjoying DURATION: 2 hours 15 minutes anti-heroes is hardly a detrimental factor. In fact, it the ride over social media last allows for a more personal look at each of these week, reports dailymail.co.uk. STORY previously obscure characters, and delves into their In the image, the 51-year-old In 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' the newfound individual psyches. holds her hand in the air with team's adventures continue as they fight their way Since we’re relatively familiar with some of their joy as she rests on top an to unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true idiosyncrasies, Gunn allows them to run wild to elephant. "Hello Africa! parentage. humorous effect, while revealing crucial aspects of Adventures with elephants. their respective backstories. ‘No small parts’ is This one was due to be culled REVIEW appropriate here, which is testament to Gunn’s until they rescued it," Hurley With the exception of ‘Captain America: The ability as a writer and director to juggle a number of wrote alongside the image. Winter Soldier’, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has outlandish personalities – both old and new. He also 'Phoenix Wilder: The Great notoriously struggled with their sequels. Be it Iron extracts strong performances from a diverse bunch of Elephant Adventure' follows Man, Thor,or even The Avengers – none of the follow- actors, and all of them bring their A-game to the table the story of a 12-year-old who ups managed to capture their predecessor’s magic. as their prominent chemistry with each other is on outsmarts a gang of poachers It’s not too surprising then that writer & director full display. and saves the elephants. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 32 MISCELLANY FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 NYS EMPLOYEE SENTENCED FOR STEALING NEARLY $2.4M IN STATE FUNDS THROUGH BRIBERY SCHEME Defendant Sentenced to Two to Six Years in State Prison for Accepting Bribes, Stealing Funds from Educational Program for New Yorkers With Disabilities NEW YORK (TIP: Attorney General Eric ACCES-VR program was created to help Roadway and Americana student for whom she provide these services to the students. The T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of eligible New Yorkers with disabilities and received a driver's license and social security services that students received from the Keisha Relf Davis, a New York State functional limitations gain self-dependence card from the co-defendants. She forged schools were worth far less than the amount Department of Education vocational through education, training, and employment. multiple student signatures and falsely that ACCES-VR paid. counselor, for taking part in a scheme that stole Relf Davis knew that the students she approved indicated that the students suffered from The Attorney General's office thanks the nearly $2.4 million from New York State. In did not have disabilities or functional substance abuse problems, when they did not. Department of Education for their assistance September 2014, a Bronx County grand jury limitations to qualify for this program. For each student Relf Davis approved to in this case. indicted Relf Davis along with co-defendants, From approximately October 2010 through receive CDL training at Roadway or Prosecuting the case are Assistant Juan Cabrera and Juani Ortiz, who were March 2013, in Bronx County and elsewhere in Americana, Relf Davis agreed to approve Attorneys General Kevin B. Frankel and already sentenced on Grand Larceny charges. New York, Relf Davis and others agreed to steal payments from ACCES-VR to the driving Travis Hill of the Attorney General's Public Relf Davis was sentenced to two to six years in over one million dollars from the ACCES-VR schools ranging from approximately $3,900 to Integrity Bureau, under the supervision of state prison by the Honorable Justice Steven program. When students sought on-the-road $4,930, without requiring documentation or Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Barrett. commercial driver's license ("CDL") training evidence that the schools provided the services Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The investigation was "Those who steal from the state will face lessons at Roadway and Americana, the co- contained in the proposals or vouchers. handled by Investigator Angel Laporte of the serious consequences" said Attorney General defendants required the students to provide a Relf Davis and others knowingly filed false Attorney General's Investigations Bureau, Schneiderman. "Government programs cannot copy of their driver's license and social and forged documents with the State Education under the supervision of Deputy Chief be used as a personal piggy bank-especially security card. In addition, students were Department and with ACCES-VR. Specifically, Investigator John McManus. The ones that are intended to help some of our most required to pay $300 to $500 in cash for the they falsely filed: applications; certifications of Investigations bureau is led by Chief vulnerable citizens." lessons. These cash payments were paid vocational services eligibility; proposals; and Dominick Zarrella. Associate Forensic As part of the scheme, Relf Davis, in directly to Relf Davis as bribes. Over the vouchers with certifications that Roadway and Auditor Matthew A. Croghan assisted in the exchange for cash bribes, approved students course of the scheme, each driving school paid Americana provided 50 hours of classroom investigation under the supervision of for the Office of Adult Career and Continuing Relf Davis over $10,000 in bribes. instruction, 40 hours of theoretical Forensic Audit Section Chief Edward J. Education Services' Vocational Rehabilitation In exchange for the cash bribes, Relf Davis instruction, and 35 hours of on-the-road Keegan, Jr. Legal support analyst Katharine Program ("ACCES-VR"), although these agreed to fraudulently fill out an application training services for the ACCES-VR purported Litka of the Public Integrity Bureau also students never applied to the program. The for ACCES-VR services on behalf of each consumers. Roadway and Americana did not assisted in the investigation. contd from page 1 Some 20 million Americans gained healthcare coverage software code correctly. under Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act, which has recently "Building talent pools that define the future of America is gathered support in public opinion polls. But Republicans have what we want to do," said Ravi Kumar S., Infosys's president US House passes Bill to repeal... long attacked it, seeing the program as government overreach and deputy chief operating officer, in a phone interview from to the Senate for consideration. No Democrat voted for the Bill. and complaining that it drives up healthcare costs. Indiana. The Bill's passage represented a step toward fulfilling a top The Republican Bill, known formally as the American Indiana, the home state of Vice President Mike Pence, will Trump campaign pledge and a seven-year Republican quest to Health Care Act, aims to repeal most Obamacare taxes, be the first beneficiary of Infosys's hire-American efforts. The dismantle Democratic former President Barack Obama's including a penalty for not buying health insurance. company intends to open a new technology and innovation signature healthcare law. But, the battle is not over yet. It is over to senate now. office in or near Indianapolis in August, recruiting 100 new But the effort now faces new hurdles in the Senate, where Though the Bill's passage represented a seven-year workers this year and several hundred more next year, with a the Republicans have only a 52-seat majority in the 100-seat Republican quest to dismantle former President Barack goal of adding a total of 2,000 employees by 2021. chamber and where just a few Republican defections could Obama's signature healthcare law, the American Health Care "Infosys said it would seek out three other sites for sink the Bill. Act now faces new hurdles in the Senate American expansion, looking for places that are close to Thursday's vote was also a political victory for House The Republicans have only a 52-seat majority in the 100-seat clients and universities and where state and local governments Speaker Paul Ryan, demonstrating his ability to pull together chamber and just a few Republican defections in the Senate are willing to offer significant economic incentives. The a fractured Republican caucus after two failed attempts this could sink the Bill. The Democratic senators remain firmly company already has an innovation hub in Silicon Valley. year to win consensus on the healthcare law. unified against any repeal of Obamacare "The majority of Infosys's business is in the United States, Democrats are hoping that the Republicans' vote to repeal The new Bill repeals the individual mandate requiring those and it typically receives several thousand H-1B visas every Obamacare will spark a voter backlash in next year's midterm who can afford it to have health insurance. Those have who year to bring in mostly entry-level Indian programmers who congressional poll. been without coverage for more than two months would face a move from project to project at companies in industries like 30% surcharge for new policy banking, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and energy. It repeals Obamacare's requirement for companies with 50 "Infosys has hired more American college graduates in the or more staff to provide insurance coverage for employees last couple of years, said Mr. Kumar. And now clients in the Meanwhile, reactions to the bill passed in the House on May United States want the company to have even more people on 4 are pouring in. Generally, hospitals, doctors, health insurers site locally. So, it must expand its American work force and some consumer groups, with few exceptions, are speaking significantly, he said." with one voice and urging significant changes to the Republican health care legislation. Arnab Goswami's Republic TV... Indian Outsourcing Giant Infosys... first of its kind partnership between a news channel and an online streaming service, in India. edged out in view of Trump administration's avowed policy Chairman & CEO, Star India Uday Shankar, in a statement declaration of cutting down immigrant work visas, Infosys, issued, said "We are deeply committed to making sure that we the IT giant from India said on May 2 it was in the process of continuously widen Hotstar's offering, and the launch of setting up a technology and innovation office in the State of Republic TV on Hotstar fills a big gap in our portfolio." Indiana, the State of Vice President Mike Pence, which will Editor-in-Chief, Republic TV,Arnab Goswami said the tie-up create up to 10,000 jobs for Americans. will ensure that one can watch the news on the go. "We are New York Times commenting on the statement of Infosys confident of breaking the digital barrier and believe this is the said, "The move makes Infosys the latest Asian technology first step as news produced in India goes digital and then company to portray itself as a jobs creator as President Trump global. We believe the coming together of these two exciting threatens to take action against companies he sees as hurting brands and services will take news to the 90 million plus American workers". viewers on Hotstar every month." The Times report further says, "Last month, Mr. Trump Earlier this week, Republic TV announced that it will use a signed an executive order directing government agencies to range of Microsoft products and services that are designed to review employment immigration laws to promote "Hire make newsrooms more productive. Microsoft Azure will host American" policies. That included offering suggestions for Republic's digital platforms. how to reform the H-1B visa program, which operates as a The channel also announced that it will be a free to air lottery to bring skilled foreign laborers to the United States channel. On dish satellite providers, it will be available on each year - usually tech workers. TataSky - channel no. 616, Airtel Digital TV - 376 and DishTV - "But Infosys is also making its move to hire American 771. driven by other forces. Its home base of India has become a less Republic TV is part of ARG Outlier Media Private Limited. appealing place to do the grunt work of programming as wages Among its main investors are Rajya Sabha MP's Rajeev rise there and skilled labor has become more difficult to find. Chandrashekar's Asianet News Online Private Limited, and A study of 36,000 engineering students at 500 Indian colleges SARG Media Holding Private Limited which is owned by released last month found that only 5 percent could write Goswami himself. (Source IE Business) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS 33

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convert it. Rabada caught Raina short at the non-strikers with a direct hit from backward point. Next over, Karthik fell to one of the catches of the season - Corey Anderson leaping backwards with an outstretched left hand at mid-off, before executing the perfect tumble to hold on. For good measure, Pant pouched a skier to dismiss Aaron Finch in the penultimate over. After their successful chase in the last game, Nair revealed the plan had been to play NEW DELHI (TIP): Only once had a team like a young side - hit hard and have fun. And chased more than 209 to win an IPL match and it was the youngest of them all who yet Delhi Daredevils made such short work of masterminded this chase. Pant's first scoring the target that by the last five overs, the shot was a six on the up over cover, a sign that required rate was less than a run a ball. This dew was making its presence felt, and of a incredible situation was the result of local boy batsman enforcing home advantage. Rishabh Pant (97 off 43) and Sanju Samson's So when Raina decided that Pant's Delhi (61 off 31) blitzkriegs. At one stage, the two team-mate Pradeep Sangwan would bowl the batsmen together struck four successive next over, he was asking for trouble. Pant deliveries for sixes. In all, there were 31 hits welcomed Sangwan with 16 off the first three over the boundary line - a record for this balls and the Daredevils had breached 50 tournament - and 20 of them came off the bat inside the fifth over. James Faulkner of the Daredevils as they raced to their target conceding five runs to end the Powerplay with 15 balls to spare and forced the Gujarat would be the last instance of the Lions being Lions out of the playoffs. in the game. The next six overs went for 90 Earlier, impressive spells from Kagiso runs; each over contained at least one six, the Rabada and Pat Cummins had turned the 11th went for three. When Samson - who hit momentum after Suresh Raina and Dinesh seven sixes and no fours - was dismissed by Karthik struck rapid fifties, restricting Lions Jadeja in the 14th over, Pant responded with a despite their having raced to 158 in their first six and a four to bring the asking rate below 14 overs. run-a-ball. It was perhaps the perfect T20 The Daredevils have a new tradition: they'd Sanju Samson plays a shot during an IPL 2017 match between Delhi Daredevils and Gujarat innings. The only way it could have been dropped at least one catch in each of their last Lions on May 4 (Thursday). (BCCI ) better was if he had scored the three runs two games. Today, they dropped three. Each of required to become IPL's youngest centurion. the reprieved batsman - Yuvraj Singh and When Pant was caught behind for 97, Raina, Robin Uthappa - had gone on to score 70 or Eventually, the latest beneficiary of the counterpunched in response to being 10 for 2 knowing he will not play an IPL playoff match more and Raina followed suit tonight. He was Daredevils Goodwill List finished with 77 off by the second over to put on the Lions' highest for the first time in 10 years, still came up and on 2 when Shreyas Iyer spilled a dolly at first 43 balls. partnership (133) in the IPL. hugged the young man. It seemed like the slip off Rabada's bowling. He was on 40 when At the other end, Karthik had not given It was around this time, though, that handing of a baton, the IPL's pre-eminent Marlon Samuels couldn't hold on to a flick Daredevils the slightest chance. He struck at a Daredevils began learning an important batsman heralding a new hero. aimed straight at him at midwicket. quicker rate than Raina as the pair lesson: when the batsman gives you a chance, Source: ESPNcricinfo AFRIDI: EXCEPT GAUTI, MOST ‘NEGATIVE’ BCCI ORDERED INDIA PLAYERS ARE MY FRIENDS TO SELECT INDIA TEAM DUBAI (TIP): Recalling fond memories of his friendship with several NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court- Indian cricketers, former Pakistan appointed Committee of Administrators has skipper Shahid Afridi on Thursday said rebuked the Board of Control for Cricket in India that, contrary to popular perception, officials for delaying the naming of the Indian players from both the nations get along cricket team for next month’s ICC Champions really well. Afridi, however, singled out Trophy in UK. veteran India opener Gautam Gambhir In a strongly-worded letter to acting BCCI as the one with whom he doesn’t share a secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Thursday, the friendly equation. CoA, led by former auditor general of India Vinod For the record, the duo had a heated Rai, took exception to the Board’s stance to use the exchange on the field a few years back. players as pawns in their revenue-share battle with In a column he wrote for the the ICC bosses. “The BCCI appears to have lost sight International Cricket Council as part of of the fact that it attained a pre-eminent position in the build-up to the marquee clash over it. Good luck to him!” the ICC not by a combative approach but by building The ICC Champions Trophy will be played in UK from between India and Pakistan in the Afridi said he cherishes the time he consensus and ensuring a positive image including June 1 to 18. Defending champions India’s first Champions Trophy on June 4, Afridi spent with the likes of Harbhajan Singh, by helping other cricket boards in their time of match is against Pakistan in Birmingham on June 4. fondly recalled his experiences of Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan. “The need,” the CoA said in its letter. playing against the archrivals. three are my good mates and we have India, led by MS Dhoni, had won the ICC According to the ICC’s revised financial model “Contrary to popular belief, India and some wonderful memories together Champions Trophy in UK in 2013. India beat hosts based on equity and good conscience, BCCI will Pakistan players get along very well. Of from the times when both the sides used England in a rain-hit final at Edgbaston. India start receive $293 million across the eight year cycle, course, there are exceptions like to play and tour each other on a regular their 2017 ICC Champions Trophy campaign against England $143m, Zimbabwe $94m and the remaining Gautam Gambhir, who dare I say isn’t basis. “In the early days of our careers, Pakistan in Birmingham on June 4. “There has been seven Full Members $132m each. Associate Members the friendliest,” Afridi wrote. we used to hang out together quite a lot more than enough negativity surrounding Team will receive funding of $280m. This model was “We are unlikely to be found together and spend time at each other’s homes. India’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy passed 13 votes to one. at a coffee shop anytime soon. We had a Now, all of us are married and, as such, and the sooner the same is put to rest the better. The Unhappy with this model, India threatened to heated exchange on the field some years responsibilities and priorities have players’ interests are paramount and they must be withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy as a mark ago and it made headlines all over the changed. But whenever we catch-up, we given the best chance to prepare for, defend and of protest. The CoA has rejected such an approach world. While I have moved on as I feel meet with warmth and love, and retain the ICC Champions Trophy,” the from the BCCI. India also failed to name their squad these things are part and parcel of the remember our good times together,” he administrators said. by April 25. game, Gautam for some reason can’t get recollected. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017